Prelude To A Kiss

by Duke Ellington
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(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 โ€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Prelude To A Kiss" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œPrelude To A Kissโ€

Can I play "Prelude To A Kiss" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Prelude To A Kiss" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Prelude To A Kiss" by Duke Ellington played in?
Prelude To A Kiss is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Prelude To A Kiss"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Prelude To A Kiss" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Prelude To A Kiss"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Prelude To A Kiss"?
"Prelude To A Kiss" was originally performed by Duke Ellington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Prelude To A Kiss"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: A7, Am7, B7, C, C#m7, C7, D7, Dm, +9 more.
What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
Try "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan", "Come Sunday". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Prelude To A Kiss"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "Prelude To A Kiss" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Prelude To A Kiss"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Prelude To A Kiss" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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