Prelude To A Kiss

by Duke Ellington
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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 kiss.

Prelude To A Kiss โ€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Prelude To A Kiss" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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€

Where are the chord symbols for "Prelude To A Kiss" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Prelude To A Kiss" is in C.
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.
Does "Prelude To A Kiss" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Prelude To A Kiss" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Prelude To A Kiss"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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