OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

TajMo - Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out (Official Audio)
Watch TajMo - Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out (Official Audio) on YouTube

Featured In

Listen to Room On The Porch by Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo'
ALBUMRoom On The PorchTaj Mahal & Keb' Mo'
Listen to Made for Spatial Audio featuring Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo'
PLAYLISTMade for Spatial AudioApple Music
Listen to Roadhouse featuring Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo'
PLAYLISTRoadhouseApple Music Blues
Listen to New in Americana featuring Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo'
PLAYLISTNew in AmericanaApple Music Americana
Listen to Mountain featuring Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo'
PLAYLISTMountainApple Music Outdoors

Top Songs By Taj Mahal

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Vocals
Keb' Mo'
Keb' Mo'
Vocals
Jimmy Nichols
Jimmy Nichols
Piano
Brian Allen
Brian Allen
Upright Bass
Keio Stroud
Keio Stroud
Drums
Michael B. Hicks
Michael B. Hicks
Background Vocals
Ron Poindexter
Ron Poindexter
Background Vocals
Gene Miller
Gene Miller
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jimmie Cox
Jimmie Cox
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Producer
Keb' Mo'
Keb' Mo'
Producer
Zach Allen
Zach Allen
Recording Engineer
Casey Wasner
Casey Wasner
Recording Engineer
Bobby Louden
Bobby Louden
Engineer
David Kalmusky
David Kalmusky
Engineer
David Shivers
David Shivers
Engineer
Ross Collier
Ross Collier
Engineer
Jeff M. Bates
Jeff M. Bates
Engineer
Richard Dodd
Richard Dodd
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Spending all my money
I just didn't care
Took all my friends out
For a mighty good time
Drinkin' bootleg whiskey
Champagne and wine
[Verse 2]
Then I began to sink so low
Lost all my money
Didn't have nowhere to go
If I ever get my hands on a dollar again
I'm gonna squeeze it
Till that old eagle grins
[Chorus]
Nobody knows you
When you're down and out
In your pocket (Uh-huh)
You ain't got one penny
And all your so called friends
You just ain't got any
[Verse 3]
When I get back on my feet again
Everybody gonna wanna be my long-lost friend
It's mighty strange
Without a doubt
But nobody knows you
When you're down and out
When you're down and out
[Chorus]
Nobody knows you
When you're down and out
In your pocket
You ain't got a red penny
And your so-called friends
You just ain't got any
[Verse 4]
When you begin to get back on your feet again
Everybody wants to be your long-lost friend
It's mighty strange
Without a doubt (Nobody)
Can use you when you're down
[Chorus]
Nobody knows you
When you're down and out
In your pocket
You ain't got no penny
You ain't got no friends
Well you just ain't got any
Written by: Jimmy Cox

Shazam Footer

Select language:

Company

Legal

Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Chrome Web Store
Galaxy Store

Follow Us

© Copyright 2025 Apple Inc. and its affiliates | Supplier Responsibility
instagramSharePathic_arrow_out