Nobody Wants You When You're Down and Out lyrics

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 'til the eagle grins

Nobody wants you

When you're down and out

In your pocket, not one penny

And your friends, you haven't any

And 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

Sitting way up on the side of a hill

I'd give champagne and caviar parties

Just for fun and to get a thrill

But the wrong folks made it in my town

They finally got in

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

And squeeze it till the eagle grins

It's mighty strange without a doubt

But nobody wants you, nobody needs you

Nobody wants you when you're down and out

• Artist:Louis Jordan
• Album:The Best of Louis Jordan (2005)