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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Prelude To A Kiss" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Prelude To A Kiss”
- Can I play "Prelude To A Kiss" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) 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 80 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 Duke Ellington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
- Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". 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 — no music reading needed. "Prelude To A Kiss" is perfect for first-time players.
- 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.