Ruby's Arms

I will leave behind all of my clothes

I wore when I was with you

All I needs 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

Soon you will be waking

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 Christmas time

There'll be someone else to hold you

Only thing I'm taking is

The scarf off of your clothesline

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 hobos in the freight yards

Have kept their fires burning

Said, "Jesus Christ, this goddamn rain"

"Would someone put me on a train?"

I'll never kiss your lips again

Or break heart

As I say goodbye, I'll say goodbye

Say goodbye to Ruby's arms