Baby Ruth
View chords used in this chart
A|---------2---4----|
E|-0-0-3-4----------|
[Intro]
E E E B7 E
E E E B7 E
[Verse 1]
E
It's so good to see you but my how you've changed
E B7 E
Since the last time I saw you girl you've been rearranged
E
I always said your people were just like my kin
E B7 E
When I was down and out they would always take me in
[Chorus]
E
Oh I love you my Baby Ruth
E B7 E
Never lie to you I only tell the truth
E
Oh I love you since you were a child
E B7 E
Everytime I see you girl you always raise a smile
[Instrumental]
E E E B7 E
[Verse 2]
E
I was living out on the highway you didn't turn me out
E B7 E
I lived in your closet and you fed me by mouth
E
My boots were my pillow wrapped under my head
E B7 E
I kept all my stuff stashed out under your bed
[Chorus]
E
Oh I love you my Baby Ruth
E B7 E
Never lie to you I only tell the truth
E
Yes I love you since you were a child
E B7 E
Everytime I see you girl you always raise a smile
[Bridge]
E
Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh
E
Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh
[Instrumental]
E E E B7 E
E E E B7 E
[Chorus]
E
Oh I love you my Baby Ruth
E B7 E
Never lie to you I only tell the truth
E
Yes I love you since you were a child
E B7 E
Everytime I see you girl you always raise a smile
E
Oh I love you my Baby Ruth
E B7 E
Never lie to you I only tell the truth
E
Yes I love you since you were a child
E B7 E
Everytime I see you girl you always raise a smile
[Instrumental]
E E E B7 E
E E E B7 E
How to play Baby Ruth
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.