ruby's arms
(Tom Waits)

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
though my heart is breaking
I will steal away out through your blinds
soon you will be waking

The morning light has washed your face
and everything is turning blue now
Hold on to your pillowcase
there's nothing that I can do

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 new to hold you

The only thing I'm taking is
the scarf off of your clothesline
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 freightyard
have kept their fires burning

And I said, 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

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