Ruben James (Version 1, key of D, by Alex Harvey)
Under copyright - title only IMMHA-L380
Credit: Alex Harvey and Barry Etris · 1969
Origin: Version 1 of 2: typed with handwritten chords and slashes, 4/4 time, key of D, 'by Alex Harvey', intro D/D/D/D-. Spelled 'Ruben' on this sheet. Hit for Kenny Rogers and the First Edition (1969).
Lyrics sheet: courtesy of Country Roads Folk Music Camp, Mount Madonna County Park, California (about the camp)
Original scan: from John's songbook (scan to be posted on @IMMHACAL)
Under copyright. Lyrics are not reproduced here; please see the songwriter's official releases.