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(Am)Dig, if u will, the pic ture
of u and I en gaged in a (E7)kiss.
The (Am)sweat of your bod y cov (G)ers me.
Can u, my dar ling, (E7)can u pic ture this?
(Am)Dream, if u can, a court yard, an o cean of vi ’lets in bloom.
(Am)An got i mals strike (G)cu ri ous pos es.
They feel the heat, the (E7)heat be tween me and (Am)How can u just leave me stand ing a lone in a world that’s so (E7)cold?
(Am)May be I’m just 2 de mand ing.
May be I’m just like my (E7)fa ther, 2 bold.
(Am)May be you’re just like my moth er.
She’s nev er sat is fied.
(Am)Why do we scream at each oth (G)er?
This is what it sounds like when doves cry.
(Am)Touch, if u will, my stom ach.
an Feel how it trem bles in side.
(Am)You’ve got the but ter (G)flies ri all pos up.
Don’t make me chase u.
(E7)E be ven doves have (Am)u.
can u just leave me stand ing
a lone in a world that’s so (E7)cold?
(Am)May be I’m just 2 de mand ing.
May be I’m just like my (E7)fa ther, 2 bold.
(Am)May be you’re just like my moth er.
She’s nev er sat is fied.
(Am)Why do we scream at each oth (G)er?
This is what it sounds like when doves cry.
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When Doves Cry — Piano Lead Sheet
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"When Doves Cry" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 150 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 “When Doves Cry”
- Where are the chord symbols for "When Doves Cry" 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. "When Doves Cry" is in A.
- What key is "When Doves Cry" by Prince played in?
- When Doves Cry 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 "When Doves Cry"?
- The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When Doves Cry" 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 "When Doves Cry"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When Doves Cry"?
- "When Doves Cry" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Prince can I play here?
- Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "When Doves Cry" 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. "When Doves Cry" is in the key of A at 150 BPM.
- What chords are in "When Doves Cry"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.