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 perfect for first-time players.

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.

Ruby — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Ruby" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 90 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Mitchell Parish

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How to Play "Ruby" on Piano

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.