Ruby Tuesday
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Capo 1
Intro: C G C G D (2x)
C G C D
She would never say where she came from
C G C D
yesterday don't matter cause it's gone
C C6 D
while the sun is bright
C C6 D
or in the darkest night
G C D C D
no one knows - she comes and then she goes
G D C D
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday,
G D C D
who is gonna hang a name on you and
G D C G
when you change with every new day,
D
still I'm gonna miss you
C G C D
Don't ask her why she needs to be so free
C G C D
she's gonna tell you it's the only way to be
C C6 D
she just can't be chained
C C6 D
to a life where nothing's gained
G D C D
and nothing's lost - but such a cost
G D C D
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday,
G D C D
who is gonna hang a name on you and
G D C G
when you change with every new day,
D
still I'm gonna miss you
C G C D
Oh, there's no time to lose I heard her say
C G C D
you gotta catch your dreams before they run away
C C6 D C C6
dying all the time - lose your dreams and
D G
you might lose your mind
D C D
Is life unkind?
G D C D
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday,
G D C D
who is gonna hang a name on you and
G D C G
when you change with every new day,
D
still I'm gonna miss you
G D C D
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday,
G D C D
who is gonna hang a name on you and
G D C G
when you change with every new day,
D
still I'm gonna miss you
G D C D (2x)
G D C D
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday,
G D C D
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday,
G D C D
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday,
G D C D
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday,
G D C D
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday,
G D C D
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday
How to play Ruby Tuesday
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.