What did I do to make you mad? I swear I only told the truth And none of this could hurt you now And it's no insult to be poor So take back—all your money Although I need it—more than you Just acknowledge—that you knew me On Solano Avenue—oohh I didn't mean you any harm I didn't mean to bring you shame It's not a sin that we had nothing You and I were not to blame When they teased you on the street When they hurt you deep inside To me it was—that you came running And I held you when you cried So take back—all your money Although I need it—more than you Just acknowledge—that you knew me On Solano Avenue—oohh