Once I had the life of a millionaire,
Spending my money, I didn´t care.
I carried my friends out for a good time,
Bought bootleg liquor, champagne and wine.

Then I began to fall so low,
I didn´t have no friends, and no place to go.
So if 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. down and out
In your pocket, not one penny,
And my old friends, haven´t any.

But if I ever walk on my feet again,
And then I´ll meet my long-lost friend.
That´s mighty strange, without no doubt,
No man can use you when you´re down and out.

When you´re down and out.

In your pocket, not one penny,
And my old friends, haven´t any.

But if I ever walk on my feet again,
And then I´ll meet my long-lost friend.
That´s mighty strange, without no doubt,
No man can use you when you´re down and out.