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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Prelude To A Kiss" by Duke Ellington: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Prelude To A Kiss" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Prelude To A Kiss" by Duke Ellington. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Prelude To A Kiss" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Prelude To A Kiss" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.