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Ruby Ann:Matry Robbins.
Top of the Pop charts in 1962.
             (Capo 2nd fret.)
#1.
EI said hello to the man that tried to win your hand..
a Blong time ago.
I tried to smile, as he talked of the days..
when he Ewas your beau.
But I could see he was a-shamin’ me
when he Atalked of his wealth and fame..
Ruby Ann took the hand of this Epoor, poor man,
ain’t Btrue love a funny Ething?
CHORUS:
Big Aman, you got money in your hand..So Ewhat?
You’re at a Atable for two, but still there’s only you..
Big Bshot!
#2.
Well, your Emoney can’t buy, if your power can’t hold,
you can’t romance your Afame..
Ruby Ann took the hand of this Epoor, poor man,
ain’t Btrue love a funny Ething?
CHORUS:
Big Aman, you got money in your hand..So Ewhat?
You’re at a Atable for two, but still there’s only you..
Big Bshot!
#3.
Well, your Emoney can’t buy, if your power can’t hold,
you can’t romance your Afame..
Ruby Ann took the hand of this Epoor, poor man,
ain’t Btrue love a funny Ething?
OUTRO:
Ruby AAnn took the hand of this Epoor, poor man..
ain’t Btrue love a funny Ething?
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

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The story behind the song

"Ruby Ann" was released in 1962 by Marty Robbins, a prominent country and western singer known for his nearly four-decade career. He taught himself guitar while in the Navy and became famous for his Western balladry, a style that became a staple of his music. This song follows in the footsteps of his earlier hit, "Devil Woman." Playing this song can evoke the classic sound of a country music legend.

AI-written from these sources:Ruby Ann — Wikipedia ↗Marty Robbins — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Ruby Ann

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Ruby Ann:Matry Robbins.

Top of the Pop charts in 1962.

(Capo 2nd fret.)

#1.

I said hello to the man that tried to win your hand..

a long time ago.

I tried to smile, as he talked of the days..

when he was your beau.

But I could see he was a-shamin’ me

when he talked of his wealth and fame..

Ruby Ann took the hand of this poor, poor man,

B E

ain’t true love a funny thing?

CHORUS:

A E

Big man, you got money in your hand..So what?

You’re at a table for two, but still there’s only you..

Big shot!

#2.

Well, your money can’t buy, if your power can’t hold,

you can’t romance your fame..

Ruby Ann took the hand of this poor, poor man,

B E

ain’t true love a funny thing?

CHORUS:

A E

Big man, you got money in your hand..So what?

You’re at a table for two, but still there’s only you..

Big shot!

#3.

Well, your money can’t buy, if your power can’t hold,

you can’t romance your fame..

Ruby Ann took the hand of this poor, poor man,

B E

ain’t true love a funny thing?

OUTRO:

A E

Ruby Ann took the hand of this poor, poor man..

B E

ain’t true love a funny thing?

A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

About Ruby Ann Chords by Marty Robbins

Learn how to play Ruby Ann by Marty Robbins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ruby Ann chords”, “Ruby Ann guitar chords”, or “Marty Robbins Ruby Ann chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Ruby Ann chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ruby Ann lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, A.

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