Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (78rpm Version)

Once I lived the life of a millionaire

Spending my money, I didn't care

I carried my friends out for a good time

Buying bootleg liquor, champagne, and wine

When I began to fall so low

I didn't have a friend, and no place to go

So if I ever get my hand on a dollar again

I'm gonna hold on to it 'til them eagles grin

Nobody knows you when you down and out

In my pocket not one penny

And my friends, I haven't any

But If I ever get on my feet again

Then I'll meet my long-lost friend

It's mighty strange without a doubt

Nobody knows you when you down and out

I mean when you down and out

Hmm, when you're down and out

Hmm, not one penny and my friends I haven't any

Hmm, well I felt so low

Nobody wants me 'round their door

Hmm, without a doubt

No man can use you when you down and out

I mean when you down and out