nobody knows you when you're down and out

i once lived the life of a millionaire

spending my money i didn't care

always taking my friends out for a good time

buying champagne

gin and wine

but just as soon as my dough got low

i couldn't find a friend

no place i go

if i ever get my hands on a dollar again

i'm gonna squeeze it

and squeeze it

till the eagle grins

nobody knows you when you're down and out

in your pocket

not one penny

and your friends

you haven't any

and as soon as you get on your feet again

everybody is your long lost friend

it's mighty strange

without a doubt

but

nobody wants you when you're down and out

you know folks

i once had a mansion

way up on the side of a hill

i'd give champagne and caviar parties

just for fun and get a thrill

but you know things they just can't stay like that forever

and now i can't muscle up enough money

to buy a shot of gin

but you know

if i ever get my hands on a dollar again

i'm gonna squeeze it

and squeeze it till the eagle grins

it's mighty strange

without a doubt

nobody wants you

nobody needs you

nobody wants you when you're down and out