Once I lived the life of a millionaire Spent my money where I didn't care
Took all my friends for a mighty good time Bought black liquor, champagne and wine
Then I began to fall so low Lost all my good friends, didn't know where to go
If I ever get my hands on a dollar again I'm gonna hang on to it
Till damn eagles grin Well, I know nobody knows you
When you're down and out In your pocket, baby, not one penny
And as for friends, well, you don't have any
See, when you finally get back on your feet again
Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
But I'll set it straight without any doubt
That nobody knows you when you're down and out
I mean when you're down and out
I mean when you're down and out
I mean when you're down and out
I mean when you're down and out
So when you finally get back on your feet again now
Listen here
Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
But man, I'll set it straight without any doubt
That nobody knows you when you're down and out
Well, I know nobody knows you
When you're down and out
But I'll set it straight without any doubt
That no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Nobody knows you, baby, when you're down and out
Oh, yeah