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      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 they 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