Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spent my money, I didn't care
Carried my friends out for a good time
Bought bootleg liquor, champagne and wine

Then I began to fall so low
Didn't have a friend and no place to go
If I ever get my hands on a dollar again
I'm gonna hold on to it till that them eagles grin

Nobody knows you
When you're down and out
In my pocket, not one penny
And my friends, I haven't any

If I ever get on my feet again
I'll meet my long-lost friend
It's mighty strange, without a doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
I mean when you're down and out

Mmm, when you're down and out
Mmm, not one penny
And my friends, I haven't any
Mmm, I fell so low
Nobody wants me 'round their door
Mmm, without a doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
I mean when you're down and out