Ruby Tuesday Lyrics
The Rolling Stones
Lyrics
She would never say where she came from
Yesterday don't matter if it's gone
While the sun is bright
Or in the darkest night
No one knows
She comes and goes
Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you
Don't question why she needs to be so free
She'll tell you it's the only way to be
She just can't be chained
To a life where nothing's gained
And nothing's lost
At such a cost
Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you
There's no time to lose, I heard her say
Catch your dreams before they slip away
Dying all the time
Lose your dreams
And you will lose your mind
Ain't life unkind?
Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you
Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday
Who could hang a name on you?
When you change with every new day
Still I'm gonna miss you
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Rolling Stones released the song "Ruby Tuesday" in 1967 as part of their album Between the Buttons. The genre is rock and roll, with lyrics written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
It was composed by both members of the band, and performed by them along with Bill Wyman (bass), Charlie Watts (drums) and Brian Jones (guitar). The single became a hit and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has since become one of the band's most popular songs, and been covered by numerous artists. The lyrics tell of a woman who leaves her lover for another man, and the sadness felt by the protagonist. The song has an upbeat rhythm despite its melancholic storyline.