Once I lived the life of a millionaire

Spendin' my money, I didn't even care

I took all my friends out for good times

I rode 'em in my Cadillac, bought 'em whiskey, champagne, and wine



But in '54 I began to fall down low

Not a friend, no place to go

And if I ever get my hands on a dollar again

I'm gonna squeeze it, squeeze it till the eagle grins



Nobody knows you when you're down and out

In your pockets not one penny

And your friends, you don't have any

But if I ever get on my feet again

I hope I don't need my lost long [sic] friend

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

Nobody wants to know you when you're, huh, broke