Prelude To A Kiss

· by Duke Ellington

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Prelude To A Kiss

Duke Ellington80 BPM

Lyrics

(D7)If you (G)hear a (C7)song in blue like a (B7)flow er (E7)cry ing (A7)for the dew,

(Dm7)that was my (G)heart se re (C)nad ing (D7)you,

(Dm)my pre lude to a kiss.

(D7)If you (G)hear a (C7)song that grows from my (B7)ten der (E7)sen ti (A7)men tal woes,

(Dm7)that was my (G)heart try ing (C)to com (D7)pose

(Dm)a pre lude to a kiss.

Though it's (C#m7)just a sim ple (F#m7)me lo dy (B7)with no thing (C#m7)fan cy, no thing (B7)much,

you could (C#m7)turn it to a (F#m7)sym pho ny, (B7)a (E)Schu bert tune with a (Dm7)Gersh win (Em7)touch.

(Eb7)Oh!

(D7)How my (G)love long (C7)gen tly cries for the (B7)ten der (E7)ness with (A7)in your eyes.

My (Dm7)love is a (G)pre lude that (C)nev er (D7)dies,

(Dm)a pre lude to (G7)a kiss.

Prelude To A Kiss by Duke Ellington — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Prelude To A Kiss” by Duke Ellington in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Prelude To A Kiss" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Prelude To A Kiss"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Prelude To A Kiss" use?: Just 17 chords: A7, Am7, B7, C, C#m7, C7, D7, Dm, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Duke Ellington songs work for kids?: Try "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan", "Come Sunday". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.