(Verse)
Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spent all my money, I just did not care
Took all my friends out for a good time
Bought bootleg whiskey, champagne n' wine
Then I began to fall so low
Lost all my good friends, I did not have nowhere to go
I get my hands on a dollar again
I'm gonna hang on to it till that eagle grins
Cos' no, no, nobody knows you when you're down n' out

(Chorus)
In ur pocket there's not 1 penny
And as for friends, u don't have any
When u finally get back up on ur feet again
Everybody wants to be ur long lost friend
Said it's mighty strange, without a doubt
Nobody knows u when you're down n' out

(Instrumental break)

(Verse 2)
When u finally get back upon ur feet again
Everybody wants to be ur good old long-lost friend
Said it's mighty strange, nobody knows u, nobody knows u
Nobody knows u when you're down n' out

(Chorus)