Learn "RUBY" by Mitchell Parish on Piano

Master "RUBY" by Mitchell Parish with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 90 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

(G)They (C)say, (Cmaj7)Ru by, you're (C#dim7)like a (Gm7)dream, not al ways (G7)what you (Em)seem, and though my heart may (Fmaj7)break (F)when I a (Fm)wake, let it be (C)so; I (C6)on ly (D)know, (G)Ru by, it's (C)you. (G7)They (C)say, (Cmaj7)Ru by, you're (C#dim7)like a (Gm7)song, you don't know (G7)right from (Em)wrong, and in your eyes I (Fmaj7)see (F)heart aches for (Fm)me, but from the (C)start, who (C6)stole my (D)heart? (G)Ru by, it's (C6)you. I (Fm)hear your (Fm6)voice and I (G)must come to (Cmaj7)you. I (Fm)have no (Fm6)choice; what (D)else can I (Dm7)do? (G)They (C)say, (Cmaj7)Ru by, you're (C#dim7)like a (Gm7)flame, in to my (G7)life you (Em)came, and though I should be (Fmaj7)ware, (F)still I don't (Fm)care, you thrill me (C)so. I (C6)on ly (D)know, (G)Ru by, it's (C6)you. (G)They (C)say, (Cmaj7)Ru by, you're (C#dim7)like a (Gm7)dream, not al ways (G7)what you (Em)seem, and though my heart may (Fmaj7)break (F)when I a (Fm)wake, let it be (C)so; I (C6)on ly (D)know, (G)Ru by, it's (C)you. (G7)They (C)say, (Cmaj7)Ru by, you're (C#dim7)like a (Gm7)song, you don't know (G7)right from (Em)wrong, and in your eyes I (Fmaj7)see (F)heart aches for (Fm)me, but from the (C)start, who (C6)stole my (D)heart? (G)Ru by, it's (C6)you. I (Fm)hear your (Fm6)voice and I (G)must come to (Cmaj7)you. I (Fm)have no (Fm6)choice; what (D)else can I (Dm7)do? (G)They (C)say, (Cmaj7)Ru by, you're (C#dim7)like a (Gm7)flame, in to my (G7)life you (Em)came, and though I should be (Fmaj7)ware, (F)still I don't (Fm)care, you thrill me (C)so. I (C6)on ly (D)know, (G)Ru by, it's (C6)you. (G)They (C6)you.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
C
Tempo
90 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Ruby" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.