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Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out
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Sylvia Donaghue (Lilmom of Macjams fame) performed the keyboard and percussion and I recorded sax and vocals. Written in 1923 by Jimmie Cox, an ode to the depression years 1920 – 23. The song has also been recorded by Pinetop Smith, Bessie Smith, Nina Simone, Eric Clapton, Duane and Gregg Allman and others.
Released: 15-Apr-2026
Category: Blues
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 3.9 Mb
Plays: 1
Downloads: 0
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 0
License: No derivative works allowed
AI assisted with lyrics: No
AI assisted with music/production: No
Lyrics
Once I lived the life of a millionaire,
Spent all my money, I just did not care.
Took all my friends out for a good time,
Bought bootleg whisky, champagne and wine. 

Then I began to fall so low,
Lost all my good friends, I did not have nowhere to go.
If I get my hands on a dollar again,
I'm gonna hang on to it till that eagle grins. 

'Cause no, nobody knows you
When you're down and out.
In your pocket, not one penny,
And as for friends, you just don't have any. 

When you finally get back up on your feet again,
Everybody wants to be your old long-lost friend.
I said it's mighty strange, without a doubt,
Nobody knows you when you're down and out. 

When you finally get back up on your feet again,
Everybody wants to be your good old lost friend.
Said it's mighty strange,
Nobody knows you,
Nobody knows you,
Nobody knows you when you're down and out.
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