(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 kiss.
Prelude To A Kiss by Duke Ellington
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Prelude To A Kiss”
- What key is "Prelude To A Kiss" in?
- "Prelude To A Kiss" by Duke Ellington is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Prelude To A Kiss" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Prelude To A Kiss" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Prelude To A Kiss"?
- This arrangement of "Prelude To A Kiss" uses 17 chords: A7, Am7, B7, C, C#m7, C7, D7, Dm, +9 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Prelude To A Kiss" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
- Try "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan", "Come Sunday". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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