Ruby
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[Intro]dução: A7/13-
D6 D7M Fdim C
They say, Ruby, you're like a dream,
A7 F#m7 D7M Bm
Not always what you seem;
Bm7 G7M G6 Gm 7 Gm6
And though my heart may break when I awake,
D D Em5-/7 A7 A7/13- D Gdim A7
Let it be so, I only know, Ruby, it's you.
A7/13- D D7M Fdim C
They say, Ruby, you're like a song,
A7 F#m7 D7M Bm
You don't know right from wrong.
Bm7 G7M G6 Gm7 Gm6
And in your eyes I see heartbreak for me;
D D Em5-/7 A7 A7/13- D
But from the start, who stole my heart? Ruby, it's you.
Gm7 A7/13- D
I hear your voice and I must come to you
Gm7 A7/13- A7 Em5-/7 A7
I have no choice--what else can I do?
A7/13- D D7M Fdim C)
They say, Ruby, you're like a flame;
A7 F#m7 D7M Bm
Into my life you came.
Bm7 G7M G6 Gm7 Gm6
And though I should beware, still, I don't care.
D D Em5-/7 A7 Gm5-/7 D Gm7 Em5-/7 A7 D
You thrill me so, I only know, Ruby, it's you.
How to play Ruby
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.