[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

[Verse 2]
As I say goodbye to Ruby's arms
Although my heart is breaking
I will steal away out through your blinds
Soon you will be waking

[Bridge]
Morning light has washed your face
And everything is turning blue now
Hold on to your pillowcase
There's nothing I can do now

[Verse 3]
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

[Bridge]
The only thing I'm taking is
The scarf off of your clothesline
Walking past your chest of drawers
And your broken wind chimes
[Refrain]
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
Out into the morning
The hobos at the freight yards
Have left their fires burning

[Verse 5]
And Jesus Christ, this goddamn rain
Will someone put me on a train?
I'll never kiss your lips again
Or break your heart

[Refrain]
As I say goodbye, I'll say goodbye
Say goodbye to Ruby's arms