Well, once I lived the life of a millionaire Spending my money, no, I didnв't care Takinв' my friend john out for a mighty good time Buyinв' high-priced liquor, champagne and wine. Then I began to fall so low, Didnв't have a friend, nor no place to go. If I get my hands on a dollar again Iв'm goinв' to hold on to it until the eagle grins. Soon as I get back up on my feet again Everybody wants to be my long-lost friend. Itв's might strange, without a doubt Nobody wants you when youв're down and out. Lord, soon as I get up on my feet again Everybody wants to be my long-lost friend Itв's mighty strange, without a doubt Nobody wants you when youв're down and out. Thatв's what I mean ВЎВє when youв're down and out.