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.
Ruby — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"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 C, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Ruby”
- What key is "Ruby" by Mitchell Parish played in?
- Ruby is arranged in the key of C 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 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ruby" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 Mitchell Parish. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ruby"?
- This arrangement uses 21 chords: Am, Am7, C, C#dim7, C6, Caug, Cmaj7, Dm7, +13 more.