Once, I lived the life of a millionaire Spendin' my money, honey, I didn't care Takin' my friends out for a good time Buyin' bootleg liquor, champagne, and wine Then, I began to fall so low I didn't have no money and nowhere I could go I ever get my hands on a dollar again I'm gonna hold on to it until a eagle grins Because, no, nobody knows you Well, when you're down and out In your pocket, not one penny And all your fine fair-weather friends You don't have any But, soon as you commence To get upon your feet again Well, don'cha know, they'll be your friend It's mighty strange, without a doubt Nobody can use you when you're down and out (Play the blues!) (And all your former friends Let me tell you, they don't come 'round You're sittin' there in your own house Just as (indiscernible) They're all boppin' by like you're out-of-town) But, soon as you get up on your flat feet again You better believe, they'll be your friend It's mighty strange, (indiscernible) a down shame! Nobody knows when you're down Baby! And out!! (And that's a fact!!!)