"Don't Drive Me Away" lyrics

There was a woman, from the city
Who came along and broke us apart
I shamed you without pity
And left you with a lonely heart
Now darling I need your loving once more
Please don't turn me from your door

Don't drive me away (Knock, knock 'til your fist get sore)
Don't drive me away (But I'm not gonna let you in)
Don't drive me away (Knock, knock 'til your fist get sore)
Don't drive me away (Go back, go back, go back where you've been)

I know a man ain't supposed to cry
And I'm begging you with a tear in my eyes
Please, don't drive me away

If a beggar asks you to throw him a crumb
Would you gladly help the poor?
Or would you show him he's not welcome
And chase him from your door?
I know I was wrong and I'm willing to pay
Please don't, don't send me away

Don't drive me away (Knock, knock 'til your fist get sore)
Don't drive me away (But I'm not gonna let you in)
Don't drive me away (Knock, knock 'til your fist get sore)
Don't drive me away (Go back, go back, go back where you've been)

Oh and I know a man ain't supposed to cry
And I'm begging you with a tear in my eyes
Please, don't drive me away

(Knock, knock 'til your fist get sore)
Don't drive me away (Keep on knockin' on my door)
Don't drive me away (Knock, knock 'til your fist get sore)
Don't drive me away (Keep on knockin' on my door)
No, no, no, no, no