Shoo-doo-doo-wah, shoo-dee-doo-deeLa-la-la-la-la-la, la-laShoo-doo-doo-wah, shoo-dee-doo-deeLa-la-la-la-la-la, la-laOh, can you tell me how much you miss me?Miss me, babyWhen the last time I saw you, you wouldn't even kiss meKiss me, babyThe rich guy you've been seeingMust have put you downSo welcome back, babyTo the poor side of townTo him, you were nothing but a little playthingPlaything, plaything, playthingNot much more than an overnight flingTo me, you were the greatest thing this boy had ever foundAnd girl, ain't it hard to find a nice thingOn the poor side of townWell, I can't blame you for tryingOh, I've been trying to make it tooBut I've got one little hang-upI just can't make it, just can't make it without youWithout you, without youSo tell me, are you gonna stay now?La-la-la-la-la-la, la-laWill you stand by me all the way now?La-la-la-la-la-la, la-laWith you by my side, that can't keep us downTogether we can make it, babyOn the poor side of townPoor side of townPoor side of townWe can make it, we can make it, we can make itCan't you see that I love you, I need you right by my sideI know, I know it's hard on the poor side of townBut you know that I love you, I need you, I want you right by my side