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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Ruby" by Kaiser Chiefs in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Ruby" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Ruby" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 188 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Ruby"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Ruby" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Ruby"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Ruby" is in the key of Bb at 188 BPM.
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