| The sign says, «families welcome»
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| At the Oaks Retirement Home
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| But mostly, no one comes 'cept on the weekends
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| Ruby Wilson lives in 303
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| Where she spends most her time
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| But it’s almost noon on Sunday
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| And she’s been sitting in the lobby since nine
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| She’s all dressed up in her best hat and gloves
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| She’s all dressed up
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| Watching and waiting, but nobody comes
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| Some days sure are lonely days
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| And time can move so slow
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| When you’re all dressed up
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| With nowhere to go
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| As Ruby watches all the others
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| Leaving with their families
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| The nurse tells her, it’s time to come to dinner
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| She says she’s expecting company
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| They’re just running late
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| But, the nurse knows the truth too well
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| She just sighs and walks away
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| She’s all dressed up in her best hat and gloves
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| She’s all dressed up
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| Watching and waiting, but nobody comes
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| Some days sure are lonely days
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| And time can move so slow
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| When you’re all dressed up
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| With nowhere to go |