Once I lived the life of a millionaire

Spending my money, I didn't care

I carried my friends out for a good time

Bying bootleg liquor, champagne and wine



Then I began to fall so low

I didn't have a friend, and no place to go

So if I ever get my hand on a dollar again

I'm gonna hold on to it till them eagle's green



Nobody knows you when you down and out

In my pocket not one penny

And my friends I haven't any

But If I ever get on my feet again

Then I'll meet my long lost friend

It's mighty strange, without a doubt

Nobody knows you when you down and out

I mean when you down and out



Mmmmmmmm.... when you're down and out

Mmmmmmmm... not one penny

And my friends I haven't any

Mmmmmmmm... Well I felt so low

Nobody wants me round their door

Mmmmmmmm... Without a doubt,

No man can use you wen you down and out

I mean when you down and out