These are the complete lyrics from this recording:


DOWN AND OUT
As sung by Dave Van Ronk on "Live at Sir George Williams University" (1997)

Once I led the life of a millionaire,
Spendin' my money; I didn't care.
Takin' my friends out for a good time,
I'm buyin' high-priced liquor, aw, champagne an' wine.
Then I began to fall so low,
I didn't have a friend, no place to go.
If I get my hands on a dollar again,
I'm gonna hold onto it till George Washington screams.

Nobody knows you when you're down and out.
In your pocket, not one penny,
And your friends, well, you haven't any.
Well now, soon as you get back on your feet again,
Then you'll find your long-lost friend.
It's mighty strange, without a doubt.
Aw, nobody knows you when you're down and out.

Aw, when you're down and out.
Mmm—not one penny,
And your friends, well, you haven't any.
Well now, as soon as you get back on your feet again,
Then you'll find your long-lost friend.
It's mighty strange without a doubt.
Aw, no gal can use you when you're down and out,
I mean, when you're down and out.