(Children playing in the background jumping rope

And saying nursery rhymes)

Ruby B, Ruby B, you were a little girl just like me

Did they know what you knew

That you'd be big and brave

And maybe frightened too

Ruby B, Ruby B, you were a smart girl just like me

Did they know what you knew

That you'd do all your homework

Like you're supposed to do

Ruby B, Ruby B, you were a gentle girl just like me

Did they know what you knew

That you'd behave so well

Just like mama told you to

Ruby B, Ruby B, you were a sweet girl just like me

Did they know what you knew

That you would pray for them

When they shouted at you

Ruby B, Ruby B, you are a woman now that I can see

Did they know what you knew

That color can't be used to separate, too

Ruby B, Ruby B, you were a little girl just like me

Did they know what you knew

That you'd be big and brave

And maybe frightened too

Ruby B, Ruby B, you were a little girl just like me

Ruby B, Ruby B, just like me

Ruby B, Ruby B, just like me

Ruby B, Ruby B, just like me

Ruby B, Ruby B, just like me

Ruby B, Ruby B, just like me

Ruby B, Ruby B, just like me

(Playground sounds)