C                E7        A7
Once I lived the life of a millionaire, 
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spendin' all my money, and I didn't care
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Takin' my friends out for a mighty good time, 
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buying bootleg liquor, champagne and wine

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Then I be-gan to fall so low, 
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didn't have a friend, and no place to go
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If I ever get my hands on a dollar a-gain, 
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I'm gonna hold on to it till the  eagle grins because...

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No - o - body knows you  when you're down and out
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In your pocket, not one penny
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As for your friends- you haven't any,
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But as soon as you get back on your feet again
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Everybody wants to be your long lost friend
F           F#dim         C      A7
It's mighty strange, with-out a doubt
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Nobody knows you when you down and out
F           F#dim         C      A7
It's mighty strange, with-out a doubt
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Nobody knows you,           nobody needs you,
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No gal can use you when you're down and out