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Ruthie Mae Lyrics by Percy Mayfield

Percy Mayfield, Vol. 2: Memory Pain

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I would like to write a song about the moonlight
But I know I'll have to write the way I feel
How can I say the moon is bright
When you’re not with me at night?
And to me, the moon beings are not real
I would like to tell just why the stars are shining
And just why they decorate the Milky Way
How can I write about the stars
When it's cloudy in my heart?
And all my thoughts are on my darling Ruthie Mae
Like the web that's in water
Like the dawn that’s in day
You're in my veins, that you remain that way, that way
Now it seems that all my songs are filled with sadness
For the sadness in my heart is here to stay
I know I'll never write a tune about the stars and about the moon
Until you return, my darling Ruthie Mae
Like the web that's in water
Like the dawn that's in day
You're in my veins, that you remain that way, that way
Now it seems that all my songs are filled with sadness
For the sadness in my heart is here to stay
I know I'll never write a tune about the stars and about the moon
Until you return, my darling Ruthie Mae
Until you return, my darling Ruthie Mae
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Percy Mayfield

Percy Mayfield

About “Ruthie Mae” by Percy Mayfield

Read the complete lyrics to "Ruthie Mae" by Percy Mayfield from the album "Percy Mayfield, Vol. 2: Memory Pain". 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 Louisiana Blues, Blues, Pop.

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"Ruthie Mae" appears on "Percy Mayfield, Vol. 2: Memory Pain".

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