Well, once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spended my money, I didn't care
Taken my friends out for a real fine time
Bought them whiskey, champagne and wine
Then I began to fall so low
Didn't have a dime, no place to go
But ever I get my hands on a dollar again
I'm gonna squeeze it 'til that eagle grins
'Cause nobody knows you when you're down and out
In your pocket there's not one penny
Look for your friends, you just haven't any
When you're back on your feet again
I said, everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
Tellin' you, brother, without a doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
I said, in your pocket there's not one penny
Look for your friends, you just haven't any
When you're back on your feet again
I said, everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
Tellin' you, brother, without a doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
Nobody Loves You When You’re Down And Out was written by Jimmy Cox.