Ruby's Arms

                                                                            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                             As I say goodbye to Ruby’s arms                               Although my heart is breaking                                     I will steal away out through your blinds                               For soon you will be waking                                    The morning light has washed your face                            ...      And everything is turning blue ... now                         Hold on to your pillow case                                        There’s nothing I can do ... now                             As I say goodbye to Ruby’s Arms                               You’ll find another soldier                                 And I swear to God by Christmastime                                        There’ll be someone else to hold you                            The only thing I’m taking is                                              The scarf off of your clothes ... line                                I’ll hurry past your chest-of-drawers                                   And your broken wind ... chimes                             As I say goodbye I’ll say goodbye                                                         Say goodbye     to Ruby’s Arms                                       I will feel my way down the darkened hall                        Out into the morning                            The Hoboes at the freight yards                                 Have kept their fires burning                             Jesus Christ this God damn rain                           Will someone put me on a train                            I’ll never kiss your lips again                         Or break ... your heart                               As I say goodbye ... I’ll say goodbye                                                            Say goodbye ...to Ruby’s Arms