Ruby Baby
The Savage Young Beatles Featuring Tony Sheridan Lyrics
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Let's see I need some beat boys
Well this girl don't love me, but I love her just the same
Pick it up boys
Woah oh oh Ruby Ruby
How I want you
Like a ghost I'm a gonna haunt you
Ruby Ruby, Ruby will you be mine
Well now each time I see you, baby my heart cries
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Ah it does Ruby
Well now I'm gonna steal you away from all those guys
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh
From the happy day I met you
I made a bet that I was gonna get you
Umm?
Ruby will you be mine
Let's oink awhile
oink oink
oink oink
bow
oink oink bow
Whoa oh oh oh oh
bow
oink oink
woof woof
Well I gotta girl I said Ruby is her name
What's her name?
Ruby
Carol
When this girl looks at me she just sets my soul aflame
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Whoa oh oh oh oh
Forgot it
What are you gonna do now?
Aba zaba aba zaba zaba doo
Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
You always forget the words, every time
The song Ruby Baby by The Savage Young Beatles Featuring Tony Sheridan is a classic 1960s rock and roll tune. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is in love with a woman named Ruby, despite the fact that she does not love him back. The chorus is catchy and memorable, with the repetitive line "Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby" being the standout feature of the song.
The opening lines of the song make it clear who the subject of the singer's affection is - a girl named Ruby. The repetition of her name throughout the song reinforces the idea that she is the focus of the singer's attention. The verse "Well this girl don't love me, but I love her just the same" highlights the theme of unrequited love that is so prevalent in 1960s rock and roll. The chorus, with its ghostly imagery of haunting Ruby, adds a slightly eerie note to the song.
One interesting aspect of the song is the use of animal noises in the bridge. This was a common feature of many rock and roll songs of the era, and adds a playful element to the otherwise serious subject matter. Another notable feature of the song is the interplay between the lead singer and the backing vocalists, with the repeated "oink oink" and "bow" adding to the overall energy and fun of the song.
* The song was originally written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and was first recorded by The Drifters in 1956.
* The Savage Young Beatles Featuring Tony Sheridan version was recorded in Germany in 1961.
* The song was originally a hit for Dion in 1962.
* The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including The Beach Boys and Elvis Presley.
* The song's lyrics were inspired by a real-life girl named Ruby in Leiber's neighborhood.
* The Savage Young Beatles Featuring Tony Sheridan version was released as a single in Germany and reached No.2 on the charts.
* The song was one of the first to feature a "12-bar blues" pattern, which became a staple of rock and roll music.
* The song has been used in several movies over the years, including American Graffiti and Christine.
* The song's catchy chorus has been used in several TV commercials, including for Ruby Tuesday restaurants.
* The song's success helped cement Leiber and Stoller as one of the most successful songwriting duos of the 1950s and 1960s.
Chords:
D
Well now, I got a girl named Ruby
A
And when this girl looks at me, she just sets my soul ablaze
G
And with the long red hair and the ruby-red lips
D A D
I just wanna be with her and feel her fingertips in the palm of my hand.
Line by Line Meaning
Well now I gotta girl now and Ruby is her name
I am now in a romantic relationship with a girl whose name is Ruby
Let's see I need some beat boys
I require a group of musicians to play instruments to my vocals
Well this girl don't love me, but I love her just the same
Despite this girl not returning my feelings, I am still fond of her
Pick it up boys
Play instruments more energetically
Woah oh oh Ruby Ruby
How I want you
Like a ghost I'm a gonna haunt you
Ruby Ruby, Ruby will you be mine
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Expressing a strong desire for Ruby and intending to pursue her romantically
Well now each time I see you, baby my heart cries
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Ah it does Ruby
My heart is filled with emotion each time I encounter Ruby, and it brings tears to my eyes
Well now I'm gonna steal you away from all those guys
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh
I plan to take Ruby from other potential suitors and make her mine
From the happy day I met you
I made a bet that I was gonna get you
Umm?
Ruby will you be mine
Since the first day we met, I was determined to be with you, and I hope you will agree to be with me
Let's oink awhile
oink oink
oink oink
bow
oink oink bow
Whoa oh oh oh oh
bow
oink oink
woof woof
Nonsensical sounds without significant meaning
Well I gotta girl I said Ruby is her name
What's her name?
Ruby
Carol
When this girl looks at me she just sets my soul aflame
Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
Whoa oh oh oh oh
Forgot it
What are you gonna do now?
Reiterating the name of the girl I am fond of and expressing how strongly I feel when she is near, while also forgetting some of the lyrics
Aba zaba aba zaba zaba doo
Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Baby
You always forget the words, every time
More nonsensical sounds and pointing out how I consistently forget the lyrics
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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