Ruby (acoustic)
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Capo 4
(Verso 1)
Em
I've been foolish and blind,
Am
Time after time, girl, I've let you down.
Em
And I'm losing my mind,
Am
Tryin' to find a way to show you now,
Em Am
That you are all I want.
Em Am
You are all I want.
(Verso 2)
Em
Girl, I'm down on my knees,
Am
Begging you please, I need another chance.
Em
But you're not looking at me,
Are you hearing my plea?
Am
Won't you take my hand?
[Refrão]
G
'Cause Ruby, you're all that I want,
Am
My heart and my treasure.
G
Ruby, you're all that I need,
Am
For now and forever.
Em Am
You are all I want.
Em Am
You are all I want.
(Verso 3)
Em
I know that talk is cheap,
And words seem weak,
Am
Coming from this broken man.
Em
Still, I will speak, 'cause I can't sleep,
Am
Until you truly understand.
[Refrão]
G
'Cause Ruby, you're all that I want,
Am
My heart and my treasure.
G
Ruby, you're all that I need,
Am
For now and forever.
(Bridge)
Bm
Don't want diamonds or gold,
C Em
When I've got my ruby to hold.
D
You know I'm in ecstasy,
Bm C
I cant ever get enough.
Bm
Don't want platinum or pearls,
C Em
I'd trade all the jewels in the world,
D
Just to have you next to me.
Em C
I can't live Without your love, no...
[Refrão]
G
'Cause Ruby, you're all that I want,
Am
My heart and my treasure.
G
Ruby, you're all that I need,
Am
For now and forever. (x3)
Em
You are all I want.
How to play Ruby (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.