Standards · 1947
Ruby, My Dear chords & key
“Ruby, My Dear” is a jazz standard by Thelonious Monk from 1947. It is usually played in E♭ major as a ballad, and the 32-bar AABA form has 4 sections. Harmonically it contains 10 major ii–V–I cadences, uses 35 different chords and moves between the key centres E♭ major, F major, A♭ major and A major.
Chord changes
Showing in: Concert (C) — E♭ major
Changes as commonly played (concert pitch). Your band's version may differ.
Harmonic analysis
Most used chords
- Gm7×9
- B♭m7×9
- B♭7♭9×6
- Bm7×5
- Cm7×5
- Fm9×3
Key centres reached by ii–V
E♭ major, F major, A♭ major and A major
Characteristics
- AABA song form
History
Ruby, My Dear may refer to: Ruby, My Dear (composition), a composition by Thelonious Monk Ruby, My Dear (album), an album by Kenny Drew
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Ruby, My Dear in?
Ruby, My Dear is usually played in E♭ major. For B♭ instruments that is F major, for E♭ instruments C major.
Who wrote Ruby, My Dear?
Ruby, My Dear was written by Thelonious Monk (1947).
What is the form of Ruby, My Dear?
Ruby, My Dear has 4 sections (AABA) with 32 bars in total.
How fast is Ruby, My Dear played?
The usual groove is Ballad.
What are the chord changes to Ruby, My Dear?
The opening bars are Fm9 Bb7b9 | Ebmaj7 Fm7 Gbm7 Gm7 Ab6 A6 | Gm7 C7b9 | Fmaj7 Gm7 Abm7 Am7. The full chart above can be transposed to any key.