Lyrics
Well now I`ve got a girl
Expressing possession of a girlfriend named Ruby Lee.
Her name is Ruby Lee
Reiterating the name of the girlfriend, Ruby Lee.
I`m tellin` you boys
Informing others that Ruby Lee is satisfactory to the speaker.
She`s alright with me
Affirming that Ruby Lee is good and acceptable to the speaker.
She`s my baby
Emphasizing the speaker's attachment to Ruby Lee, stating she is true to him.
Yes, she`s my baby
-Well, she`s my baby
-`Cause she seems to be true to me
-Well, I woke up this mornin`
Describing a morning where the speaker, unsure of what to do, hears a song on the radio that reminds him of someone (presumably Ruby Lee).
I didn`t know what to do
-I turned on the radio
-And the tune remaind me of you
-You`re my baby
Reiterating the strong feelings of the speaker towards the person mentioned in the song, expressing that they seem true to him.
Yes, you`re my baby
-Well, you`re my baby
-For you seem to be true to me
-Well, she never takes my money
Highlighting positive qualities of Ruby Lee, such as not taking money and being a desirable woman to have at home.
She never leaves me alone
-She`s the type of woman that
-I would love to have in my home
-She`s my baby
Reaffirming the speaker's emotional connection with Ruby Lee and the belief in her truthfulness.
Yes, she`s my baby
-Well, she`s my baby
-`Cause she seems to be true to me
-Well, you know my secret
Revealing a secret and warning others not to bother or try to interfere with the speaker's relationship with Ruby Lee.
I`m tellin` you the reason why
-So don`t bother my baby
-And please don`t try
-She`s my baby
Concluding the song by restating the speaker's strong feelings for Ruby Lee and his belief in her sincerity.
Yes, she`s my baby
-Well, she`s my baby
-`Cause she seems to be true to me
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