Ruby
Ray Charles
Learn how to play Ruby by Ray Charles with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
A7/5+ D6 DM7 Fdim C7
They say, Ruby, you're like a dream,
A7 F#m7 DM7 Bm
Not always what you seem;
Bm7 GM7 G6 Gm+7 Gm6
And though my heart may break when I awake,
D+ D Em7/5- A7 A7/5+ D Gdim A7
Let it be so, I only know, Ruby, it's you.
A7/5+ D DM7 Fdim C7
They say, Ruby, you're like a song,
A7 F#m7 DM7 Bm
You don't know right from wrong.
Bm7 GM7 G6 Gm+7 Gm6
And in your eyes I see heartbreak for me;
D+ D Em7/5- A7 A7/5+ D
But from the start, who stole my heart? Ruby, it's you.
Bridge:
Gm A7/5+ D
I hear your voice and I must come to you
Gm A7/5+ A7 Em7/5- A7
I have no choice--what else can I do?
A7/5+ D DM7 Fdim C7
They say, Ruby, you're like a flame;
A7 F#m7 DM7 Bm
Into my life you came.
Bm7 GM7 G6 Gm+7 Gm6
And though I should beware, still, I don't care.
D+ D Em7/5- A7 Gm7/5- D Gm7 Em7/5- A7 D
You thrill me so, I only know, Ruby, it's you.
CIFRADA POR FRANK MERIWETHER
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How to play Ruby
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 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.