Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out

Album: Greatest Hits (1929)
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  • 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

    Then 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 till them eagle's 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

    Mmmmm, when you're down and out,
    Mmmmm, not one penny
    And my friends I haven't any,
    Mmmmm, well I felt so low
    Nobody wants me round their door,
    Mmmmm, without a doubt,
    No man can use you wen you down and out
    I mean when you down and out Writer/s: Jimmy Cox
    Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
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