A discussion I read suggests that that the Doc was right... "Rocky you've met your match," And RR does indeed die.
The Gideon's Bible, mentioned twice, suggests that this song has a strong Christian theme. The first time RR sees it, he's filled with anger and is planning to kill another person in an act of jealousy. Later, when RR find's Gideon's Bible again, he repents, and then is allowed spiritual revival/acceptance to heaven.
Interesting... I just discovered that Lennon plays bass and McCartney plays guitar on this song.
Bah... just another silly love song by Paul.
(sorry to hijack the thread)