What key is "Ruby" in?

"Ruby" by Kaiser Chiefs is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 188 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Ruby" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Ruby" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Ruby"?

This arrangement of "Ruby" uses 9 chords: Ab, Bbm, C, Cm, Db, E, Eb, Epow, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Ruby" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Kaiser Chiefs can I play here?

Try "Ruby". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Ab)(Da (Eb)da da, (Ab)da (Eb)da da.)

(Eb)Let it (Bbm)nev er be said

that (Fm)ro mance is dead, ’cause there’s (Cm)so lit tle else oc cu (Eb)py ing my head.

There is (Bbm)noth ing I need, ’cept the (Fm)func tion to breathe, but I’m (Cm)not real ly fussed, does n’t (Eb)mat ter to me.

(CN.C.)Ru by, Ru by, Ru by, (Bbm)Ru by, (Ah)

do ya, do ya, do ya, (Bbm)do ya (Ah)

know what you’re do in’, do in’ (Bbm)to me?

(Ah)

Ru by, Ru by, Ru by, (Bbm)Ru by.

(Ah)

Due to (Bbm)lack of in t’rest,

to (Fm)mor row is can Let the (Cm)clocks be re set and the (Eb)pen du lums held.

’Cause there’s (Bbm)noth ing at all, ’cept the (Fm)space in be tween.

Find ing (Cm)out what you’re called and re (Eb)peat ing your name.

(CN.C.)Ru by, Ru by, Ru by, (Bbm)Ru by, (Ah)

do ya, do ya, do ya, (Bbm)do ya (Ah)

know what you’re do in’, do in’ (Bbm)to me?

(Ah)

Ru by, Ru by, Ru by, (Bbm)Ru by.

(Ah)

Due to

Could it be, could it be that you’re (Db)jok ing with me, and you (Bbm)don’t real ly see you with me?

(CN.C.)Ru by, Ru by, Ru by,

Do ya, do ya, do ya, (Bbm)do ya (Ah)

(Eb)know what you’re do in’, do in’ (Bbm)to me?

(Ah)

Ruby by Kaiser Chiefs

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 188 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Ruby”

What key is "Ruby" in?: "Ruby" by Kaiser Chiefs is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 188 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Ruby" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Ruby" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Ruby"?: This arrangement of "Ruby" uses 9 chords: Ab, Bbm, C, Cm, Db, E, Eb, Epow, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Ruby" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Kaiser Chiefs can I play here?: Try "Ruby". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.