Well, once I lived the life of a millionaire

Spending my money, I didn't care

Takin' my friends out for a mighty good time

Buyin' bootleg liquor, champagne and wine

Then I began to fall so low

Couldn't find me no friends, had no place to go

If I ever get my hands on a dollar again

I'm gonna hold on to it, till the eagle grins

I said, nobody knows you when you're down and out

In your pockets, you ain't got one penny

And your friends, you didn't have any

Just as soon as you get upon your feet again

Here they all come, they say

That they're your long-lost friend

Oh Lord, without a doubt

Nobody wants you, nobody needs you

Nobody wants you when you're down and out

I say nobody wants you, nobody needs you

Nobody wants you when you're down and out