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.

"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.

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Ruby" by Mitchell Parish 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 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.

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Ruby — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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