Once I lived the life of a millionaire Spendin' my money, I didn't even care Takin' all my friends out for a good times Buyin' them champagne, cocaine, branded grass and wine But in 1954 when I began to fall down low I didn't have any friends, any place to go But if I ever get my hands on a dollar again I'm gonna squeeze it and squeeze that mother till the eagle grins Nobody knows you when you're down and out, oh yeah And in your pockets not one penny And your friends, you can't find any But if I ever, I swear if I ever get on my feet again I pray and I hope I don't meet my lost long friends It's mighty strange without a doubt Nobody knows you when you're down and out Nobody knows you when you're broke