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