Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spending my money, I didn't care
I carried my friends out for a good time
Bying bootleg liquor, champagne and wine

Then I began to fall so low
I didn't have a friend, and no place to go
So if I ever get my hand on a dollar again
But if I ever hands...
I'm gonna hold on to it till them eagle's green
I'm gonna hold on to
it ev'ry negro'es friend
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Nobody knows you when you down and out
In my pocket not one penny
And my friends I haven't any
But If I ever get on my feet again
Then I'll meet my long lost friends
It's mighty strange, without a doubt
Nobody knows you when you down and out
I mean when you down and out

Mmmmmmmm... when you're down and out
Mmmmmmmm... not one penny
And my friends I haven't any friends?
Mmmmmmmm... Well I felt so low when I fell so low
Nobody wants me round their door
Mmmmmmmm... Without a doubt,
No man can use you wen you down and out when
I mean when you down and out