Ruby's Arms

[Verse 1]

I will leave behind all of my clothes

I wore when I was with you

All I need's my railroad boots

And my leather jacket

[Verse 2]

As I say goodbye to Ruby's arms

Although my heart is breaking

I will steal away out through your blinds

Soon you will be waking

[Bridge]

Morning light has washed your face

And everything is turning blue now

Hold on to your pillowcase

There's nothing I can do now

[Verse 3]

As I say goodbye to Ruby's arms

You'll find another soldier

And I swear to God, by Christmas time

There'll be someone else to hold you

[Bridge]

The only thing I'm taking is

The scarf off of your clothesline

Walking past your chest of drawers

And your broken wind chimes

[Refrain]

As I say goodbye, I'll say goodbye

Say goodbye to Ruby's arms

[Verse 4]

I will feel my way down the darkened hall

Out into the morning

The hobos at the freight yards

Have left their fires burning

[Verse 5]

And Jesus Christ, this goddamn rain

Will someone put me on a train?

I'll never kiss your lips again

Or break your heart

[Refrain]

As I say goodbye, I'll say goodbye

Say goodbye to Ruby's arms