Créditos
ARTISTAS INTÉRPRETES
Bessie Smith
Canto
Clarence Williams
Piano
Garvin Bushell
Saxofón alto
Greely Walton
Saxofón tenor
Ed Allen
Corneta
COMPOSICIÓN Y LETRA
Jimmie Cox
Autoría
PRODUCCIÓN E INGENIERÍA
Lawrence Cohn
Producción
David Miston
Masterización
Letra
[Verse 1]
Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spendin' my money, I didn't care
I carried my friends out for a good time
Buyin' bootleg liquor, champagne and wine
When I begin to fall so low
I didn't have a friend and no place to go
So if I ever get my hands on a dollar again
I'm gonna hold on to it till them eagles grin
[Verse 2]
Nobody 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
Then I'll meet my long lost friend
It's mighty strange without a doubt
Nobody knows you when you down and out
I mean when you down and out
[Verse 3]
Mmm, when you down and out
Mmm, not one penny
And my friends, I haven't any
Mmm, when I fell so low
Nobody 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
Written by: Jimmy Cox