Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out (Hey, Bessie)

[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... 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. Nooohbaaaaaahdy knows you... When you down and out. In my pocket not one penny, And my friends, I haven't any. But if I ever get on my feet again... And I'll meet my long-lost friend, It's mighty strange without a doubt — Nobaaahdy knows you when you down and out, I mean — when you down and out. Mmhm... When you down and out... Mmm, not one penny. And my friends, I haven't any... Mmm, and I fell so low! Nobahdy 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! Yeah!