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Once I lived the life of a millionaire,
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Spent all my money, just did not care,
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Took all my friends out for a mighty good time,
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Bought bootleg whisky, champagne and wine.
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Then I began to fall so low;
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Lost all my good friends, had nowhere to go.
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If I get my hands on a dollar again,
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I'm gonna hang on to it till that eagle grins, 'cause
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Nobody knows you when you're down and out;
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In your pocket, not one penny;
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And as for friends, you don't have any.
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Then when you get back on your feet again
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Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
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It's mighty strange, without any doubt
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Nobody knows you when you're down and out.
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When you finally get back upon your feet again,
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Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
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Said it's mighty strange, without any doubt
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Nobody knows you when you're down and out.
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It's mighty strange, without any doubt,
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Nobody knows you when you're down, you're down and out.