Ruby

by Kaiser Chiefs
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Lyrics

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

(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?

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Ruby" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 188 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Ruby

Why does "Ruby" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Ruby".
What key is "Ruby" by Kaiser Chiefs played in?
Ruby is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ruby"?
The arrangement plays at 188 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ruby" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Ruby"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ruby"?
"Ruby" was originally performed by Kaiser Chiefs. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ruby"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Bbm, C, Cm, Db, E, Eb, Epow, +1 more.
What other songs by Kaiser Chiefs can I play here?
Try "Ruby". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Ruby"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Ruby".
Can I see all the notes in "Ruby"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 188 BPM.

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