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 more whisky, I bought 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.
'Cause nobody knows you when you're down and out,
When you're down and out,
When you're down and out.