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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Ruby" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.
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About “Ruby”
- Can I play "Ruby" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ruby" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Ruby"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ruby" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Ruby"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ruby" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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