Ruby Jean & Billy Lee
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A A7 D A
Oh Ruby Jean, last night I dreamed I was runnin' somewhere beyond the stars.
Em A
I called out to you, and you answered softly.
G D A
You are the children's eyes, and I'm the days gone by.
A7 D A
Oh Ruby Jean, it doesn't seem like a long, long time, since we were born again.
Em A
Into the dazzling light, uniting black and white.
G D A
You are the rich brown earth, and I'm the flowers that grow.
F#m A
We'll have children (Lua), of the Kingdom (Joshua).
F#m
They won't be torn by war, nor will they
G D A
Kill or hate, or hesitate, to love. Justice.
A A7 D A
Oh Billie Lee, it's destiny that we meet again, here on this earthly plain.
Em A
I'll see all the worlds with you, but you'll have to help me through.
G D A
You are the straight and narrow path, and I'm the wayfarer.
A7 D A
Oh Billie Lee, we shall be free in the years to come, to help build the Promised Land.
Em A
We'll go where the day springs run, forever and live as one.
G D A
He is the object of our longing, and we're His creation.
F#m A
We'll have children (Lua), of the Kingdom (Joshua).
F#m
They won't be torn by war, nor will they
G D A
Kill or hate, or hesitate, to love. Justice.
How to play Ruby Jean & Billy Lee
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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.