Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spending my money like I just didn't care
Taking my friends out for a mighty good time
Drinkin' bootleg whiskey, buyin' champagne wine

Then I began to fall so low
Lost all my good friends, had nowhere to go
If I ever get my hands on a dollar bill again
Gonna hold on to it till that eagle grins

Nobody loves you when you're down and out
In your pocket there ain't one penny
Ask for friends, you don't have any
When you finally get up on your feet again

Everybody wanna be your long lost friend
Said it's mighty strange what I'm talking about
Nobody loves you when you're down and out

When you finally get back up on your feet again
Everybody wanna be your long lost friend
Said it's not a strange lot and there ain't no doubt
Nobody loves you
Nobody loves you, you, yeah, yeah
Nobody loves you when you're down and out