Nobody Knows When You're Down And Out
Bessie Smith
Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spendin' my money, I didn't care
I carried my friends out for a good time
Buying bootleg liquor, champagne and wine
Then I began to fall so low
I didn't have a friend and no place to go
So if I ever get my hand on a dollar again
I'm gonna hold on to it till them eagle's grin
Nobody knows you
When you're 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're down and out
I mean when you're down and out
When you're down and out, not one penny
And my friends, I haven't any and I felt so low
Nobody wants me 'round their door
Without a doubt
No man can use you when you're down and out
I mean when you're down and out
Share
More from Bessie Smith
A Good Man is Hard to Find
Bessie Smith
I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle
Bessie Smith
Downhearted Blues
Bessie Smith
Take Me for a Buggy Ride
Bessie Smith
me and my gin
Bessie Smith
Muddy Water (A Mississippi Moan)
Bessie Smith
New Gulf Coast Blues
Bessie Smith
Reckless Blues
Bessie Smith
St. Louis Blues
Bessie Smith
Worn Out Papa Blues
Bessie Smith
Careless Love
Bessie Smith
Graveyard Dream Blues
Bessie Smith
Kitchen Man
Bessie Smith
Keep It To Yourself
Bessie Smith
Beale Street Mama
Bessie Smith
Need a Little Sugar In My Bowl
Bessie Smith
St. Louis Blues Soundtrack: Band Intro/Crap Game/C.]St. ...]
Bessie Smith
The St. Louis Blues
Bessie Smith
Careless Love Blues
Bessie Smith
Down in the Dumps
Bessie Smith