Oh you precious ruby reds Won't you have pity on me please You got me at your beck and call I'll get down on my knees If you'll just show me where to fall I'll be your humble devotee I'm hopeless, sunk, I've given up Have mercy on me please 'Cause I can't stand it When you're near me I die when you're away I've lost all sense of reason You control my destiny Oh you precious ruby reds You got me coming back for more You got me at your beck and call I'm poundin' down your door For one more taste I'd do just anything I've lost all self-control I'm hopeless, sunk, I've given up Have mercy on my soul 'Cause I can't stand it When you're near me I die when you're away I've lost all sense of reason You control my destiny Oh you precious ruby reds Don't you be holding back on me I've gotten used to drinkin' from you Lord it sets me free I can't imagine life without you Tranquilize me please I'm hopeless, sunk, I've given up I need some sweet relief 'Cause I can't stand it When you're near me I die (she dies) when you're away I've lost all sense of reason You control my destiny