Ruby Tuesday bass tab by The Rolling Stones
Bass Tab
Ruby Tuesday by The Rolling Stones: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights
"Ruby Tuesday" by The Rolling Stones features a prominent use of the recorder, played by Brian Jones, giving the song a folk-inspired sound. Keith Richards played a 12-string acoustic guitar, adding a shimmering texture to the track. Released in 1967, the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing the band's versatility in blending rock with folk influences.[VERSE]
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She would never say where she came from
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Yesterday don't matter If it's gone
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While the sun is bright Or in the darkest night
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No one knows She comes and goes
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[CHORUS]
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Goodbye Ruby Tuesday Who could hang a name on you?
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When you change with every new day Still I'm gonna miss you
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[VERSE]
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Don't question why she needs to be so free
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She'll tell you it's the only way to be
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She just can't be chained To a life where nothing's gained
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And nothing's lost At such a cost
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[CHORUS]
C
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday Who could hang a name on you?
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When you change with every new day Still I'm gonna miss you
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[VERSE]
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"There's no time to lose" I heard her say
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"Catch your dreams before they slip away"
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Dying all the time Lose your dreams and you
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May lose your mind Ain't life unkind?
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[CHORUS] (Play twice)
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Goodbye Ruby Tuesday Who could hang a name on you?
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When you change with every new day Still I'm gonna miss you
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[CODA]
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Tabbed by Michael Oxner
moxner@nbnet.nb.ca Last updated: