Well, once I lived the life of a millionaire, spending my money,
no, I didn`t care
Takin` my friend John out for a mighty good time
Buyin` high-priced liquor, champagne and wine
Then I began to fall so low, didn`t have a friend, nor no place to go
If I get my hands on a dollar again
I`m goin` to hold on to it until the eagle grins
Soon as I get back up on my feet again, everybody wants to be
my long-lost friend
It`s might strange, without a doubt
Nobody wants you when you`re down and out
Lord, soon as I get up on my feet again, everybody wants to be
my long-lost friend
It`s mighty strange, without a doubt
Nobody wants you when you`re down and out
That`s what I mean, when you`re down and out