Prelude To A Kiss

by Duke Ellington
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Prelude To A Kiss

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Duke Ellington120 BPM
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(G7)If you hear a (C7)song in (Fmaj7)blue like a (E7)flow er cry ing (A7)for the (Dm)dew,

that was my (G7)heart ser e (C)nad ing (D7)you,

(Dm)my pre lude (G7)to a (C6)kiss.

(G7)If you hear a (C7)song that (Fmaj7)grows from my (E7)ten der sen ti (A7)men tal (Dm)woes,

that was my (G7)heart try ing (C)to com (D7)pose

(Dm)a pre lude (G7)to a (C)kiss.

Though it’s (C#m7)just a sim ple mel o dy

(B7)with

noth ing (C#m)fan cy,

noth ing (B7)much,

you could (C#m7)turn it to a sym pho ny,

(B7)a (E)Schu bert (Bbdim)tune with a (Dm7)Gersh win touch.

(A7)Oh, (G7)how my love song (C7)gen tly (Fmaj7)cries for the (E7)ten der ness with (A7)in your (Dm)eyes!

My love is a (G7)pre lude that (C)nev er (D7)dies,

(Dm)a pre lude (G7)to a (A7)kiss.

(G7)If you hear a (C7)song in (Fmaj7)blue like a (E7)flow er cry ing (A7)for the (Dm)dew,

that was my (G7)heart ser e (C)nad ing (D7)you,

(Dm)my pre lude (G7)to a (C6)kiss.

(G7)If you hear a (C7)song that (Fmaj7)grows from my (E7)ten der sen ti (A7)men tal (Dm)woes,

that was my (G7)heart try ing (C)to com (D7)pose

(Dm)a pre lude (G7)to a (C)kiss.

Though it’s (C#m7)just a sim ple mel o dy

(B7)with

noth ing (C#m)fan cy,

noth ing (B7)much,

you could (C#m7)turn it to a sym pho ny,

(B7)a (E)Schu bert (Bbdim)tune with a (Dm7)Gersh win touch.

(A7)Oh, (G7)how my love song (C7)gen tly (Fmaj7)cries for the (E7)ten der ness with (A7)in your (Dm)eyes!

My love is a (G7)pre lude that (C)nev er (D7)dies,

(Dm)a pre lude (G7)to a (A7)kiss.

(C6)kiss.

Prelude To A Kiss by Duke Ellington

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Prelude To A Kiss" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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.
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 "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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