Ruby Baby
Leiber & Stoller Lyrics

Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby
Repeatedly singing Ruby's name, emphasizing her importance.

Well, I've got a girl and Ruby is her name (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
The singer introduces Ruby as a girl they know who they care for deeply.

She don't love me but I love her just the same (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
The singer acknowledges that Ruby doesn't feel the same way they do, but their own love for her persists.

Whoa, Ruby, Ruby, I'm a want ya Like a ghost I'm a gonna haunt ya
The artist expresses a desire for Ruby and says they will persistently pursue her like a ghost haunting someone.

Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine? (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
The artist repeatedly asks when Ruby will reciprocate their feelings and become theirs.

Well, each time I see you baby my heart cries (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
Seeing Ruby causes the singer emotional pain because their love for her is unrequited.

Well, I'm a gonna steal you away from all those guys (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
The singer is determined to win Ruby's affection and get her away from other suitors.

Whoa, from the sunny day I met ya I made a bet that I would get ya
The artist reminisces on first meeting Ruby and making a promise to themselves to win her over.

I've got a girl and Ruby is her name (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
Repeated from earlier, underscoring Ruby's importance to the artist.

I'd give the world just to set her heart aflame (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
The artist would do anything to make Ruby fall in love with them.

Whoa, got some loving, money too Gonna give it all to you
The singer has love and money to offer Ruby and promises to give her everything they have.

Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine? (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby baby)
Repeated from earlier, restating the artist's persistent longing for Ruby.