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Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out    (1923)

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 green

Nobody knows you when you're 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're down and out
I mean when you're down and out

Mmmmmmmm.... when you're down and out
Mmmmmmmm... not one penny
And my friends, I haven't any
Mmmmmmmm... Well I felt so low
Nobody wants me round their door
Mmmmmmmm... Without a doubt,
No man can use you when you're down and out
I mean when you're down and out

Lyrics by Jimmy Cox.
Recorded by Bessie Smith; Jimmy Witherspoon; others.

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