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Well, once I lived the life of a millionaire, spending my money, no, I didn't care
Takin' my friend John out for a mighty good time
Buyin' high-priced liquor, champagne and wine
Then I began to fall so low, didn't have a friend, nor no place to go
If I get my hands on a dollar again
I'm goin' 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
It's might strange, without a doubt
Nobody wants you when you're down and out
Lord, soon as I get up on my feet again, everybody wants to be my long-lost friend
It's mighty strange, without a doubt
Nobody wants you when you're down and out
That's what I mean, when you're down and out
Takin' my friend John out for a mighty good time
Buyin' high-priced liquor, champagne and wine
Then I began to fall so low, didn't have a friend, nor no place to go
If I get my hands on a dollar again
I'm goin' 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
It's might strange, without a doubt
Nobody wants you when you're down and out
Lord, soon as I get up on my feet again, everybody wants to be my long-lost friend
It's mighty strange, without a doubt
Nobody wants you when you're down and out
That's what I mean, when you're down and out
Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out song meanings
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0General Comment:"Nobody Knows You (When You're Down And Out)", originally by Bessie Smith (jazz singer), 1929
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+1General Comment:this song is so true; it speaks for itself.Flag lilymariex3on February 13, 2009 Link
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0General Comment:I also feel I should know who originally did this song. I've heard joplin and clapton; was it one of them, an obscure writer, or a handed down folk type song?Flag sundy420on March 10, 2005 Link
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0General Comment:This one seems to have a pretty straightforward meaning. Most people have experienced it themselves, at least know someone who has, or was a part themself in betrayal of a friend. However, if I am down but necessarily for the reason mentioned above, it is a song so help relieve depression and to motivate oneself.Flag sundy420on March 10, 2005 Link
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