Prelude To A Kiss

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

Some times I feel

like I don’t be (A)long an y where,

and it’s gon na (A)take

so

(Dmaj7)long

for me to get (A)some where.

Some times I feel

so heav y (E)heart ed,

but I (D)can’t ex plain,

’cause I’m so (E)guard ed.

But that’s a (A)lone ly (G)road to trav el

and a (A)heav y (G)load

to (F#m)bear.

And it’s a (A)long, long way

to heav en,

but I got ta (F)get there.

Can you send an (A)an gel?

Can you send me an (A)an gel

to guide

me?

Prelude To A Kiss — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Prelude To A Kiss" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 70 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Prelude To A Kiss”

Why does "Prelude To A Kiss" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Prelude To A Kiss".
What key is "Prelude To A Kiss" by Alicia Keys played in?
Prelude To A Kiss is arranged in the key of A 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 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Prelude To A Kiss" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Prelude To A Kiss"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Amaj7, D, Dmaj7, E, F, F#m, F#m7, +3 more.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Prelude To A Kiss"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Prelude To A Kiss".
Can I see all the notes in "Prelude To A Kiss"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 70 BPM.