Lyrics

[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 [Chorus 1] 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 [Verse 2] The morning light has washed your face And everything is turning blue now Hold on to your pillowcase There's nothing I can do now [Chorus 2] 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 [Verse 3] 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 [Bridge] 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 And out into the morning The hobos at the freight yards Have kept their fires burning [Chorus 3] So Jesus Christ, this goddamn rain Will someone put me on a train? I'll never kiss your lips again Or break your heart [Bridge] As I say goodbye, I'll say goodbye Say goodbye to Ruby's arms