The Sons Of The Pioneers
Bessie Smith
Uncle Dave Macon
Big Bill Broonzy
The Golden Gate Quartet
Memphis Minnie
Harry McClintock
Mississippi Sheiks
Billy Hughes
Billie Holiday
Furry Lewis
Woody Guthrie
[Verse 1]
Once I lived a life of a millionaire
Spendin' my money, I didn't care
I carried my friends out for a good time
Buy bootleg liquor, champagne, and wine
[Verse 2]
When I begin to fall so low
I didn't have a friend and no place to go
But if I ever get my hands on a dollar again
I'm gonna hold on to it 'til them eagles grin
[Verse 3]
Nobody knows you
When you down and out
In my pocket not one penny
And my friends, I haven't any
[Verse 4]
But if I 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 down and out
I mean, when you down and out
[Cornet Solo]
[Verse 5]
Mmm
When you down and out
Mmm, not one penny
And my friends, I haven't any
[Verse 6]
Mmm, and I fell so low
Nobody wants me 'round their door
Mmm, without a doubt
No man can use you when you down and out
I mean when you down and out
Nobody Knows When You’re Down and Out was written by Jimmie Cox.
Bessie Smith released Nobody Knows When You’re Down and Out on Fri Sep 13 1929.