Discover the story of the song > Ruby Don’t Take Your Love to Town – Kenny Rogers

The protagonist is worried that his partner, Ruby, is going out without him, as the sun is setting. He reflects on his past as a soldier, but acknowledges that he is not the same man he used to be due to his injuries. Despite his love for Ruby, he knows that she may leave him when he dies, and becomes angry at the thought of her being with someone else. He pleads with her not to take her love to town and to stay by his side.