Once I lived the life of a millionaire Spent all my money, didn't have any care Took all my friends out for a might good time Bought bootleg whiskey, champagne and wine Then I began to fall so low Lost all my good friends, I had nowhere to go If I get my hands on a dollar again I'll hang on to it until that old eagle grins Nobody knows you When you're down and out Empty pockets, have just one penny And as for friends, you don't have any When you get back up on your feet again Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend Stay straight, without any doubt, oh Nobody knows you when you're down and out ♪ ♪ Nobody knows you when you're down and out, oh Empty pockets, have just one penny And as for friends, you don't have any When you get back up on your feet again Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend Stay straight, without any doubt, oh Nobody knows you when you're down and out