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Artist/Band:
Kenny Rogers
Lyrics for Song: Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town
Lyrics for Album: The Very Best Of - Album [2006]
You've painted up your lips and rolled and curled your tinted hair.
Ruby are you contemplating going out somewhere?
The shadow on the wall tells me the sun is going down.
Oh Ruby, don't take you love to town.
It wasn't me that started that ol' crazy asian war.
But I was proud to go and do my patriotic chore.
And yes, it's true that I'm not the man I used to be.
Oh Ruby, I still need some company.
It's hard to love a man whose legs are bent and paralyzed
And the wants and the needs of a woman your age
Ruby I realize.
But it won't be long, I've heard them say, until I'm not around
Oh Ruby, don't take you love to town.
She's leaving now, 'cause I just heard the slamming of the door
The way I know I've heard it slam one hundred times before.
And if I could move I'd get my gun and put her in the ground.
Oh Ruby, don't take you love to town.
Oh Ruby, God sakes turn around....
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Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town
Kenny Rogers' 1976 hit 'Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town' stands as a defining anthem of the Nashville sound, blending country storytelling with pop sensibilities. Recorded for his self-titled debut album, the track showcases Rogers' signature vocal warmth and his ability to craft narratives about heartbreak and resilience. The song's enduring appeal lies in its melodic structure and the relatable themes of lost love, which have cemented its status in the country canon. Featured prominently on his greatest hits collections, the recording remains a staple of his discography, illustrating his transition from a session musician to a solo star who redefined the genre's emotional depth during the mid-1970s. |
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| Album Lyrics: The Very Best Of - Album [2006] |
Kenny Rogers
"The Very Best Of - Album [2006]"
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