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Ruby Lyrics by Janis Ian

Revenge

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[Verse 1]
They say she's not a lady
’Cause every love has its price
Night after night
Ruby, another man at her side
And each one colder than the last
The men get older
And the bed lies, the dream dies
And the looks fade too fast
Ruby's got a past

[Chorus]
But when she's sleeping alone
She dreams of cleansing her soul
Just like they promised in church
But the Sundays seem to come and go
Like the preachers on the radio

[Verse 2]
Above the noise, and the neon
There’s a saxophone
Playing smoky old familiar notes
That float up the stairs
Ruby takes a rose from her hair
Sees her face in the mirror
Wipes her cheek with a tear
Under the make-up
She longs to be touched
Ruby don't ask for much

[Chorus]
But when she's sleeping alone
She dreams of cleansing her soul
Just like they promised in church
But the Sundays seem to come and go
Like the preachers on the radio

[Instrumental]

[Outro]
Some sell their bodies for dimes
While others marry
For the houses, and the jewelry
It's a real thin line
What you charge for your time
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About “Ruby” by Janis Ian

Read the complete lyrics to "Ruby" by Janis Ian from the album "Revenge". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Ruby" is performed by Janis Ian. from the album "Revenge" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Ruby", explore more songs by Janis Ian using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Ruby" is credited to Janis Ian. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Ruby" appears on "Revenge".

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