Guitar chords Nobody Knows You When Youre Down And Out
Nobody Knows You When Youre Down and Out was written by Jimmy Cox in 1923 during the vaudeville era. The song became a blues standard, especially after being recorded by Bessie Smith in 1929, just before the stock market crash, which accentuated the songs lyrics about financial loss and loneliness. The track has been covered by numerous artists over the years, turning it into a classic that spans generations, and is often associated with expressi ... See more [+] ng the feelings of hopelessness experienced during the Great Depression.
Key: C
Introduction:
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E7
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A7
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A7
Dm
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F#º7
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A7
D7
G7
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E7
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A7
Once I lived the life of a millionaire
Dm
A7
Dm
Spent all my money, didn't have any cares
F
F#º7
C
A7
Took all my friends out for a mighty good time
D7
G7
We bought bootleg liquor, champagne and wine
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E7
A
A7
Then I began to fall so low
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A7
Dm
Lost all my good friends, had nowhere to go
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F#º7
C
A7
I Get my Hands on a Dollar Again
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G7
I'll hang on to it, till that old eagle grins because ...