Once I lived the life of a millionaire Spending my money, I didn't care I took all my friends out for a good time Bought 'em all whiskey, champagne and wine Then I began to fall so low I didn't have any friends, I had nowhere to go If I ever get my hands on a dollar again I'm gonna hold on to it till that old eagle grins Nobody knows you when you're down and out In my pocket not one penny And as for friends, well, I don't have any If I ever get on my feet again Everybody wants to be my long, lost friend It's mighty strange, without a doubt Nobody knows you when you're down and out Ohh when you're down and out So if I ever get on my feet again And everybody wants to be my long, lost friend Said it's kinda strange, without a doubt Nobody knows you when you're down and out I mean when you're down and out Ohh when you're down and out