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Rubin And Cherise

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[Verse 1]
CheArise was bErushing her Dlong hair Agently Edown
It was the aftAernoEon of Dcarnival; As she Dbrushes it Agently Edown,
ARubin was stErumming his Dpainted AmandEolin.
It was iAnlaid with a pEretty face Din jade; Played the cAarnivEal paDrade.
[Verse 2]
CheArise was dEressing as PDirouette iAn whiteE  
When a faAtal viEsion gDripped her tight; DCherise bewAare tonEight.
ARubin, REubin tell mDe truAly tErue.
I feel aAfraid and I doEn't know wDhy I do. Is there anotAher gEirl fDor you?
[Chorus A]
BmIf you could see in my Eheart, you woulAd know it's true.
There's none CherBmise eAxcept fGor you, except for yF#ou.
I'd sBmwear to it Aon my vEery soul, if I liAe may I fEall down Dcold.
 D    E
[Verse 3]
WheAn Rubin plEayed on his Dpainted AmandoliEn
The breezAe would paEuse to liDsten in; before goDing its Away agaEin.
AMasquerade beEgan when niDghtfall fiAnally woEke,
Like wavAes against the baEndstand daDncers broke; to the paAinted mEandolDin.
[Chorus B]
BmLooking out at the croEwd, who is standAing there?
Sweet Ruby ClBmaire at ARubin sGtared, at Rubin F#stared.
BmShe was dressAed as PiroEuette in red and her hAair hung Egently doDwn.
  D   E
[Verse 4]
The Acrowd pressed rEound, Ruby Dstood as Athough Ealone.
ARubin's song took oEn a dDifferent tone, and he Dplayed it jAust for Eher.
AThe song he pElayed was the DcarniAval Eparade,
Each nAote cut a Ethread of DCherise's fate, it Acut through Elike a Dblade.
[Verse 5]
RubAin was plaEying his paiDnted AmandoliEn,
When Ruby Afroze Eand tDurned to stone, for the sDtrings played aAll aElone.
AThe voice of CEherise from the fDace of the AmanEdolin,
Singing ARubin RuEbin tDell me true, for I have nAo oEne but yDou.
[Chorus A]
BmIf you could see in my Eheart, you woulAd know it's true.
There's none CherBmise eAxcept fGor you, except for yF#ou.
I'd sBmwear to it Aon my Every soul, if I lAie may I Efall down Dcold.
  D   E
[Verse 6]
The Atruth of Elove an uDnsung song Amust teEll.
The coursAe of lEove must fDollow blind; Dwithout a lAook behEind.
RubAin walked the Estreets oDf New Orleans Atill dEawn,
CheArise so Elightly Din his arms, and her hAair hung Egently Ddown.

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The story behind the song

The Grateful Dead were known for their eclectic style, blending rock, blues, jazz, folk, and country with psychedelia. This song, appearing on a 1991 release, showcases the band's improvisational spirit and wide-ranging influences. Playing it, you tap into the free-flowing, genre-bending approach that made them "the pioneering godfathers of the jam band world."

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Rubin And Cherise

by Grateful Dead

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[Verse 1]

A E D A E

Cherise was brushing her long hair gently down

A E D D A E

It was the afternoon of carnival; As she brushes it gently down,

A E D A E

Rubin was strumming his painted mandolin.

A E D A E D

It was inlaid with a pretty face in jade; Played the carnival parade.

[Verse 2]

A E D A E

Cherise was dressing as Pirouette in white

A E D D A E

When a fatal vision gripped her tight; Cherise beware tonight.

A E D A E

Rubin, Rubin tell me truly true.

A E D A E D

I feel afraid and I don't know why I do. Is there another girl for you?

[Chorus A]

Bm E A

If you could see in my heart, you would know it's true.

Bm A G F#

There's none Cherise except for you, except for you.

Bm A E A E D

I'd swear to it on my very soul, if I lie may I fall down cold.

D E

[Verse 3]

A E D A E

When Rubin played on his painted mandolin

A E D D A E

The breeze would pause to listen in; before going its way again.

A E D A E

Masquerade began when nightfall finally woke,

A E D A E D

Like waves against the bandstand dancers broke; to the painted mandolin.

[Chorus B]

Bm E A

Looking out at the crowd, who is standing there?

Bm A G F#

Sweet Ruby Claire at Rubin stared, at Rubin stared.

Bm A E A E D

She was dressed as Pirouette in red and her hair hung gently down.

D E

[Verse 4]

A E D A E

The crowd pressed round, Ruby stood as though alone.

A E D D A E

Rubin's song took on a different tone, and he played it just for her.

A E D A E

The song he played was the carnival parade,

A E D A E D

Each note cut a thread of Cherise's fate, it cut through like a blade.

[Verse 5]

A E D A E

Rubin was playing his painted mandolin,

A E D D A E

When Ruby froze and turned to stone, for the strings played all alone.

A E D A E

The voice of Cherise from the face of the mandolin,

A E D A E D

Singing Rubin Rubin tell me true, for I have no one but you.

[Chorus A]

Bm E A

If you could see in my heart, you would know it's true.

Bm A G F#

There's none Cherise except for you, except for you.

Bm A E A E D

I'd swear to it on my very soul, if I lie may I fall down cold.

D E

[Verse 6]

A E D A E

The truth of love an unsung song must tell.

A E D D A E

The course of love must follow blind; without a look behind.

A E D A E

Rubin walked the streets of New Orleans till dawn,

A E D A E D

Cherise so lightly in his arms, and her hair hung gently down.

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