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 Christmas time, there'll be someone else to hold you
The 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 say goodbye, I say goodbye to
Ruby's arms
I will feel my way down the darkened hall, and out into the morning
The hobos at the freight yards have kept their fires burning
So Jesus Christ, this goddamn rain, will someone put me on a train
I'll never kiss your lips again, or break your heart
As I say goodbye, I say goodbye, I say goodbye to
Ruby's arms