Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Eric Clapton
Lead Vocals
Duane Allman
Slide Guitar
Bobby Whitlock
Hammond Organ
Albhy Galuten
Piano
Carl Radle
Bass Guitar
Jim Gordon
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jimmie Cox
Songwriter
Derek & The Dominos
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Derek & The Dominos
Producer
Ron Albert
Recording Engineer
Chuck Kirkpatrick
Recording Engineer
Howie Albert
Recording Engineer
Karl Richardson
Recording Engineer
Mac Emmerman
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spent all my money, I just did not care
Took all my friends out for a good time
Bought bootleg whiskey, champagne and wine
[Verse 2]
Then I began to fall so low
Lost all my good friends, I did not have nowhere to go
If I get my hands on a dollar again
I'm gonna hang on to it 'til that eagle grins, yeah
[Verse 3]
'Cause no, no, nobody knows you
When you're down-and-out
In your pocket, not one penny
And as for friends, you don't have any
[Verse 4]
And when you finally get back up on your feet again
Everybody wants to be your old long-lost friend
I said it's mighty strange, without a doubt
Nobody knows you
When you're down-and-out, yeah
[Verse 5]
But when you finally get back up on your feet again
Everybody wants to be your good old long-lost friend
I said it's mighty strange, yeah
Nobody knows you
Nobody knows you
Nobody knows you
When you're down-and-out
Written by: Jimmy Cox