I once lived the life of a millionaire
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Spending my money I didn't care
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Always taking my friends out for a good time
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Buying champagne, gin and wine
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But just as soon as my dough got low
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I couldn't find a friend, no place I go
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If I ever get my hands on a dollar again
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I'm gonna squeeze it, and squeeze it
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Till the eagle grins
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Nobody knows you when you're down and out
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In your pocket, not one penny
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And your friends, you haven't any
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And as soon as you get on your feet again
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Everybody is your long lost friend
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It's mighty strange, without a doubt, but
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Nobody wants you when you're down and out
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You know folks, I once had a mansion
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Way up on the side of a hill
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I'd give champagne and caviar parties
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Just for fun and get a thrill
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But you know things they just can't stay like that forever
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And now I can't muscle up enough money
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To buy a shot of gin
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But you know, if I ever get my hands on a dollar again
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I'm gonna squeeze it, and squeeze it till the eagle grins
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It's mighty strange, without a doubt
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Nobody wants you
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Nobody needs you
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Nobody wants you when you're down and out
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NOBODY KNOWS YOU WHEN YOU'RE DOWN AND OUT
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| B.B. King |
