[Verse]
Well, once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spending my money, no, I didn't care
Taking my friend out for a mighty good time
Buying high-priced liquor, champagne wine

Then one day I began to fall so low
Didn't have a friend, nor no place to go
If I get my hands on a dollar again
I'm going to hold on to it until the eagle grins

[Pre-Chorus]
No, nobody knows you when you're down and out
In your pocket not one penny
And your friends, well, you haven't any

[Chorus]
Soon as I get back up on my feet again
Everybody wants to be your long lost friend
It's might strange, without a doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down and out

[Pre-Chorus]

[Chorus]
[Outro]
It's mighty strange, without a doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
That's what I mean, honey, when you're down and out