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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Prelude To A Kiss" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Prelude To A Kiss”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Prelude To A Kiss"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 — 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Prelude To A Kiss". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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