How can you tell me
How much you miss me
When the last time I saw you
You wouldn't even kiss me?

That rich guy you've been seeing
Must have put you down
So, welcome back baby
To the poor side of town

To him you were nothing
But a little play thing
Not much more than
An over night fling

But to me you were
The greatest thing I've ever found
And it's hard to find a good thing
On the poor side of town

I don't blame you for trying
I've been trying to make it too
But I've got one little hang up, baby
I can't make it without you
(Can't make it without you, no)

So, won't you tell me
Are you gonna stay around?
Stand by me
All the way now?

With you by my side
The world can't do us down
And together we can make it out
Of the poor side of town

With you by my side
The world can't do us down
And together we can make it out, darling
From the poor side of town
The poor side of town
The poor side of town

Oh, take my hand, don't be afraid
Together we can make it, darling
On the poor side of town