Nobody Loves You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsrA2fMn0sk

Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out
by Jimmie Cox
(performance by B.B. King)

I once lived the life of a millionaire
Spending my money I didn’t care
Always taking my friends out for a good time
Buying champagne, gin and wine.

But just as soon as my dough got low
I couldn’t find a friend, no place I go
If I ever get my hands on a dollar again
I’m gonna squeeze it, and squeeze it
Till the eagle grins.

Nobody knows you when you’re down and out
In your pocket, not one penny
And your friends, you haven’t any
And as soon as you get on your feet again
Everybody is your long lost friend
It’s mighty strange, without a doubt, but
Nobody wants you when you’re down and out.

You know folks, I once had a mansion
Way up on the side of a hill.
I’d give champagne and caviar parties
Just for fun and get a thrill.
But you know things they just can’t stay like that forever.
And now I can’t hustle up enough money
To buy a shot of gin.

But you know, if I ever get my hands on a dollar again,
I’m gonna squeeze it, and squeeze it till the eagle grins.
It’s mighty strange, without a doubt.
Nobody wants you.
Nobody needs you.
Nobody wants you.
When you’re down and out.