Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town

· by Kenny Rogers

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You have (C)paint ed up your (Cmaj7)lips and rolled and (Dm7)curled your tint ed (G7)hair.

(C)Ru by, are you (Cmaj7)con tem plat ing (Dm)go ing out some (G7sus)where?

The (F)shad ows on the (Fmaj7)wall tell me the (Dm7)sun is go ing (G7)down.

Oh, (G)Ru

(C)by,

don’t (G)take your love to (C)town.

It (Dm7)was n’t me that (G7)start ed that old (F)cra zy A sia (C)war,

but (G7sus)I was proud to (G7)go and do my (Dm7)pa tri ot ic (G)chores.

Oh, (F)I know, Ru by, (Fmaj7)That I’m not the (Dm7)man I used to (G7sus)be.

But, (G)Ru

(C)by,

I still (G)need your com pa (C)ny.

It’s hard to love a (Cmaj7)man whose legs are (Dm7)bent and par a (G7)lyzed.

and the (C)wants and needs of a (Cmaj7)wom an your age, (Dm)Ru by, I re a (G7sus)lize.

But it (F)won’t be long, I’ve (Fmaj7)heard them say, un (Dm7)til I’m not a (G7)round.

Oh, (G)Ru

(C)by,

don’t (G)take your love to (C)town.

She’s leav ing now ’cause (Cmaj7)I just heard the (Dm7)slam ming of a (G7)door,

the the (C)way I know I’ve a (Cmaj7)heard it slam one (Dm)hun by, dred times be (G7sus)fore.

And if (F)I could move, I’d (Fmaj7)get my gun and (Dm7)put her in the (G7)ground.

Oh, (G)Ru

(C)by,

don’t (G)take your love to (C)town.

She’s (C)town.

Oh, (G)Ru

(C)by,

don’t (G7sus)take your (G)love to (C)town.

Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town by Kenny Rogers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town” by Kenny Rogers in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 192 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Kenny Rogers songs work for kids?: Try "SHE BELIEVES IN ME", "SWEET MUSIC MAN", "THROUGH THE YEARS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.