Ruby's Arms

I will leave behind all of my clothes

I wore when I was with you

All I need is my railroad boots

And my leather jacket

As I say goodbye to Ruby's arms

Although my heart is breaking

I'll steal away out through your blinds

For soon you will be waking

The morning light has washed your face

And everything's turning blue, now

Hold on to your pillowcase

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, come Christmas time

There'll be someone else to hold you

See 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 chime

As I say goodbye

I say goodbye

Say goodbye to Ruby's arms

I will feel my way down the dark canal

Out into the morning

The hobos at the free joint

Have kept their fires burning

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'll say goodbye

Say goodbye to Ruby's arms