Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out Lyrics - B.b. King

I once lived the life of a millionaire 

Spending my money I didn't care 

Always taking my friends out for a good time 

Buying champagne, gin and wine 

But just as soon as my dough got low 

I couldn't find a friend, no place I go 

If I ever get my hands on a dollar again 

I'm gonna squeeze it, and squeeze it 

Till the eagle grins 

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Nobody knows you when you're down and out 

In your pocket, not one penny 

And your friends, you haven't any 

And as soon as you get on your feet again 

Everybody is your long lost friend 

It's mighty strange, without a doubt, but 

Nobody wants you when you're down and out 

You know folks, I once had a mansion 

Way up on the side of a hill 

I'd give champagne and caviar parties 

Just for fun and get a thrill 

But you know things they just can't stay like that forever 

And now I can't muscle up enough money 

To buy a shot of gin 

But you know, if I ever get my hands on a dollar again 

I'm gonna squeeze it, and squeeze it till the eagle grins 

It's mighty strange, without a doubt 

Nobody wants you 

Nobody needs you 

Nobody wants you when you're down and out