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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Prelude To A Kiss" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Prelude To A Kiss" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Prelude To A Kiss" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Prelude To A Kiss" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Prelude To A Kiss" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "Prelude To A Kiss"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.