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Capo 3
F
And there she falls
C Am
She was sitting really nice with a head full of advice from friends
F
She walks around
C Am
She tries to rearrange but everything goes under her bed
F
And it's countless
C Am
She's got a jar full of change saved up for vacation
F
And she?s watching
C
She's watching her sons growing up just like their mom
Am
And it's hard
F
But I say Ruby, Ruby, Ruby
G
You gotta start lifting your
C Am
Head up, Head up, Head up
F
And I say Ruby, Ruby, Ruby
G
I know it?s hard but you gotta get
C Am
Out of Bed, Out of Bed, Out of Bed
F (strum once)
Yeah she don't know what to do,
Dm (strum once)
She's got everything but nothing to lose
F
F
She got a call from a guy
C Am
Just seeing if she's alright,
F
Yeah she's got a face full of tears
C Am
held back by the strength of five.
F
And she says happiness ain't free
G
Everybody fights just like me
C Am
But I've given up the ability to retreat.
F
But I say Ruby, Ruby, Ruby
G
You gotta start lifting your
C Am
Head up, Head up, Head up
F
And I say Ruby, Ruby, Ruby
G
I know it?s hard but you gotta get
C Am
Out of Bed, Out of Bed, Out of Bed
F (strum once)
Yeah she don't know what to do,
Dm
She's got everything but nothing to lose
F G F G (ooooohhh)
F
Yeah you?ve got time to figure it out,
G
I'm here so don't be scared.
F
You've got time to figure it out,
G
I'm here and I am here.
F
Yeah you?ve got time to figure it out,
G
I'm here so don't be scared.
F
You?ve got time to figure it out,
G F G C
I'm here so don't be scared.
(Ruby Ruby) F G C 2x
F G C
I said Ruby, Ruby, Ruby
F G C
I said Ruby, Ruby, Ruby
F G C
I said Ruby, Ruby, Ruby
F G C
I said Ruby, Ruby, Ruby
F
All alone
G C
Rest your head,
F
on my lap
G C
When your down
F
All alone
G C
Rest your head,
F
on my lap
G C
On my lap
F G C....
Ruby Ruby
F G C
Ruuuuuby Don?t Go
F G C
How to play Ruby
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.