Once I lived the life of a millionaire
I spent all my money, I didn't care
I took all my friends out for a good time
I bought 'em more whisky, I bought 'em champagne and wine

Then I began to fall so low
Nobody with me, and nowhere to go
If I have (?) my hands on a dollar again
I'll keep the baby untill that eagle grins

'Cause nobody knows you when you're down and out
It's mighty strange, without a doubt
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
Nobody knows you when you're down and out
When you're down and out

Oh, nobody knows you when you're down and out
In my pocket, not one penny
And my friends, they have many
'Cause nobody knows you when you're down and out
When you're down and out
When you're down and out