Bessie Smith — Nobody Knows When Youre Down and Out

[Verse 1] Once I lived a life of a millionaire Spendin' my money, I didn't care I carried my friends out for a good time Buy bootleg liquor, champagne and wine [Verse 2] When I begin to fall so low I didn't have a friend and no place to go But if I ever get my hands on a dollar again I'm gonna hold on to it 'til them eagles grin [Verse 3] Nobody knows you When you down and out In my pocket not one penny And my friends, I haven't any [Verse 4] But if I ever get on my feet again And 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 [Cornet Solo] [Verse 5] Mmm When you down and out Mmm Not one penny And my friends, I haven't any [Verse 6] Mmm, and I fell so low Nobody wants me 'round their door Mmm, without a doubt No man can use you when you down and out I mean when you down and out