Prelude To A Kiss
View chords used in this chart
D D7M D7 D6 D D6 D7 G7M G6 Gm7 Gdim
If you hear a song in blue like a flower crying for the dew
E4/7 A9 A7/9 D D7M B7 Em7
That was my heart serenading you
A4/7 A7/13- D
My prelude to a kiss
D D7M D7 D6 D D6 D7 G7M G6 Gm7 Gdim
If you hear a song that grows from my tender sentimental woes
E4/7 A9 A7/9 D D7M B7 Em7
That was my heart trying to compose
A7/13- A7 D
A prelude to a kiss
Bridge
Gdim G G/B Am7 D7
Though it's just a simple melody
G Em7 Am7 D7
With nothing fancy, nothing much
Am7 G E7 Am7 D7
You could turn it to a symphony
G A A7/9- A7/9
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
A7/9 D D7M D7 D6 D D6 D7 G7M G6 Gm7 Gdim
Oh, how my love song gently cries for the tenderness within your eyes
E4/7 A9 A7/9 D D7M B7 Em7
My love is a prelude that never dies
A7 A7/13- A7 D
A prelude to a kiss
How to play Prelude To A Kiss
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.