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Ruby Dear chords by
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Key: F major•
Intro 1
A
A

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E
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A

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Verse 1
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A

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'Round and 'round

And we won't let go

And where we stop

No one knows

Uh- huh uh- huh
Verse 2
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Down and down

In a spin we turn

Looking like

We'll never learn
Bm
Bm
2

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Uh- huh uh- huh
Verse 3
Bm
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Think about
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What ev'ryone is saying
Bm
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Ruby dear
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Bm
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Oh don't you hear
Verse 4
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Late at night
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When the radio is playing
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Ruby dear
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A
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So looky here
Verse 5
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A
A

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Oh this record's broken
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G

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It slips a beat
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A

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A
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And all those watermelons
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Have gone to seed
Bm
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Nothing
Verse 6

lives
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In this dirty little river
Bm
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No one here
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Will shed a tear
Bm
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It
Verse 7

dried up
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Bm
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But it couldn't run forever
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Ruby dear
A
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That's what we hear
Verse 8
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I still like the ocean
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Down by the sea
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A

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G
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They left that door wide open
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A

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A

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A
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It tempted me

Bm
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2

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Hounding me
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From the bedroom to the kitchen
Bm
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Ruby
Verse 9

dear
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Bm
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I'm still right here

Now they throwed
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The fox amongst the chickens
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It's too deep
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I'll drown in my sleep!
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A

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Interlude 1
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Verse 10
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Angels and prostitutes
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A

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They might look the same

And if to Hell we're going
Interlude 2

I'll see you there
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Bm
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D
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A

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Verse 11
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A

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'Round and 'round

And we won't let go

And where we stop

No one knows

Uh- huh uh- huh
Verse 12
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A

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Down the street

Where the bonfires glow

Looking like

They lost control

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Verse 13
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A

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Settle down In

that rocking chair

Breathing in

That rotten air

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Verse 14
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A

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Johnny Jones

Fell fast asleep

Down a hole

Where the rocks are steep

Uh- huh uh- huh

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • E

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • D

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Ruby Dear by Talking Heads is F major.

The primary chords used in Ruby Dear are C, G, Dm, Bb, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, G, Dm, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Ruby Dear is approximately 109 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Ruby Dear using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Ruby Dear. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Talking Heads.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Ruby Dear to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Ruby Dear by Talking Heads on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.