And there she goes She was sitting really nice with a head full of advice from friends She walks around She tries to rearrange but everything goes under her bed
And it’s countless She’s got a jar full of change saved up for vacation And she’s watching She’s watching her sons growing up just like there mom And it’s hard
But I say Ruby, Ruby, Ruby You gotta start lifting your Head up, Head up, Head up And I say Ruby, Ruby, Ruby I know it’s hard but you gotta get Out of Bed, Out of Bed, Out of Bed Yeah she don’t know what to do, She’s got everything but nothing to lose
She got a call from a guy Just seeing if she’s alright, Yeah she’s got a face full of tears held back by the strength of five.
And she says happiness ain’t free Everybody fights just like me But I’ve given up the ability to retreat.
But I say Ruby, Ruby, Ruby You gotta start lifting your Head up, Head up, Head up And I say Ruby, Ruby, Ruby I know it’s hard but you gotta get Out of Bed, Out of Bed, Out of Bed Yeah she don’t know what to do, She’s got everything but nothing to lose
Yeah you’ve got time to figure it out, I’m here so don’t be scared. You’ve got time to figure it out, I’m here and I am here.
Yeah you’ve got time to figure it out, I’m here so don’t be scared. You’ve got time to figure it out, I’m here so don’t be scared.
I said Ruby, Ruby, Ruby
All alone Rest your head, on my lap When your down All alone Rest your head, on my lap On my lap Ruby Don’t Go