Whatever I Am (You Made Me) Nina Simone

[Verse 1]
I was an innocent child 'til you taught me your style
Ooh-wee
You got me doin' things that I'd never have done

[Chorus]
Don't criticize me, save me
'Cause whatever I am, you made me
Whatever I got, you gave me

[Verse 2]
I'm tryna hang on because my love is so strong
Ooh-wee
You've got me doin' things that you know I'd never have done
Ooh-wee

[Chorus]
I say don't criticize me, save me
'Cause whatever I am, you made me
Whatever I got, you gave me

[Bridge]
Well, I tried to be good like a woman can be
But you kept on talkin' that talk to me
And as soon as I fell, you put me down
And now you got 'em talkin' 'bout me all over this town