Jimmy Cox, Bessie Smith
A, Am, C, D, Dm, E, F, G
Once I lived the life of a millionaire Spending all my money without any care
Took all my friends out for a mighty good time
Bought me black whisky, champagne and wine
Then I began to fall so low
Lost all my good friends, had nowhere to go
I get my hands on a dollar again
I'll hold on to it 'til that old eagle grins
Because nobody knows you When you're down and out
Empty pockets have just one penny And as for friends, you ain't got any
When you get back on your feet again Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
I say it's strange without any doubt no one can use you nobody knows you when
you're down and out