Once I lived the life
of a millionaire
Spent all my money
I did not care
I carried my friends out
for a good time
Bought bootleg liqour
champagne and wine
Then I began to fall so low
I didn't have a friends
and noplace to go
About I get my hands
on a dollar again
I'm gonna hold on to it
till that eagle grins
Nobody knows you
When you're down and out
In your pocket
not one penny
And as for friends
you don't have any
But ever ever
get on my feet again
And I'll meet my
long-lost friend
it's mighty strange
without a doubt
Nobody knows you
when you're down and out
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Hmm When you're down and out
Hmm Not one penny
And my friends don't have any
Hmm Then I began to fall so low
Nobody want me around that door
Hmm Without a doubt
No men can use you
when you're down and out
I mean it
when you're down and out