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Baby Ruth

Delbert McClinton

Baby Ruth

Well it's sure good to see you, but my how you've changed
Since the last time I saw you, girl, you been rearranged
I always said your people was just like my kin
When I was down and out, they would always take me in

Oh, I love you, my baby Ruth
Never lie to you, I only tell the truth
Oh, I loved you since you were a child
Every time I see you, girl, always raise a smile

When I was livin' on the highway, you didn't turn me out
I've lived in your closet and you fed me by mouth
My boots were my pillow wrapped under my head
I kept all my stuff stashed under your bed

Oh, I love you, my baby Ruth
Never lie to you, I only tell the truth
Oh, I loved you since you were a child
Every time I see you, girl, you always raise a smile

Oh, I love you, my Baby Ruth
Never like to you, I only tell the truth
Oh, I loved you since you were a child
Every time I see you, girl, you always raise a smile

Baby Ruth

Qué bueno verte, pero cómo has cambiado
Desde la última vez que te vi, nena, has sido reorganizada
Siempre dije que tu gente era como mi familia
Cuando estaba mal, ellos siempre me acogían

Oh, te amo, mi Baby Ruth
Nunca te mentiría, solo digo la verdad
Oh, te he amado desde que eras una niña
Cada vez que te veo, nena, siempre me sacas una sonrisa

Cuando vivía en la carretera, no me rechazaste
Viví en tu armario y me alimentaste con la boca
Mis botas eran mi almohada envuelta bajo mi cabeza
Guardaba todas mis cosas escondidas debajo de tu cama

Oh, te amo, mi Baby Ruth
Nunca te mentiría, solo digo la verdad
Oh, te he amado desde que eras una niña
Cada vez que te veo, nena, siempre me sacas una sonrisa

Oh, te amo, mi Baby Ruth
Nunca te mentiría, solo digo la verdad
Oh, te he amado desde que eras una niña
Cada vez que te veo, nena, siempre me sacas una sonrisa

Escrita por: Johnny Wyker