Ruby Red Dress
Helen Reddy · Other Songs - Helen Reddy
Wanders 'round the town
Talkin' to herself now
Sometimes sittin' down.
Don't you get too close now-
Ruby runs away
Poor ol' Ruby Red Dress
You caught her on a sorry day
I can hear her say,
Leave me alone,
Won't you leave me alone?
Please, leave me alone,
Now leave me alone,
Oh, leave me alone,
Please leave me alone,
Yes leave me,
Leave me,
Leave me alone,
Won't you leave me alone?
Leave, leave me alone,
Now leave me alone,
Go, leave me alone,
Please leave me alone,
Oh, leave me,
Leave me,
Big ol' Ruby Red Dress-
Everybody laughs
(They) say she's got no future,
An' never made no past.
Somethin' hurt that Ruby
Somethin' she can't bare,
You look at her real close now,
An' see a little tear.
When she says now,
Leave me alone,
Won't you leave me alone?
Please, leave me alone,
Now leave me alone,
Oh, leave me alone,
Just leave me alone,
Yes leave me,
Leave me,
Leave me alone
Won't you leave me alone?
Please, leave me alone
Now leave me alone
Oh, leave me alone
Just leave me alone
Oh leave me,
Leave me
Some folks say some farm boy
Oh, from Tennessee
Taught it all to ruby
Then just let her be
Her daddy tried to hide it
Tried to keep things cool
But somethin' happened to ruby
She broke down to a pool
Who just said now,
Leave me alone,
Won't you leave me alone?
Please, leave me alone,
Now leave me alone,
Oh, leave me alone,
Please leave me alone,
Yes leave me,
Leave me,
Leave me alone,
Won't you leave me alone?
Please leave me alone,
Now leave me alone,
Go, leave me alone,
Please leave me alone,
Yes leave me,
Leave me,
Leave me alone,
Won't you leave me alone?
Please, leave me alone,
Now leave me alone,
Oh, leave me alone,
Please leave me alone,
Yes leave me,
Leave me,
Ruby Red Dress
Helen Reddy's 'Ruby Red Dress' stands as a notable song in her extensive discography, reflecting the polished pop and adult contemporary style that defined her career. Known for her powerful vocals and emotive delivery, Reddy built a reputation for tackling themes of empowerment and resilience throughout the 1970s and beyond. While best remembered for anthems of independence, this track showcases her versatility within the genre, offering a distinct narrative voice characteristic of her broader body of work. The recording captures the essence of her performance style, blending melodic sensibilities with the dramatic flair that made her a staple of radio airwaves. As part of her enduring catalogue, the song remains a testament to her ability to craft memorable melodies that resonate with listeners across generations.