When Doves Cry Chords
“When Doves Cry” by Prince is played in the key of Am and uses the chords Am, G and F. It's an easy song — a good pick for beginners. This pop song comes with an interactive player so you can transpose, add a capo and autoscroll while you play.
Chords:AmGF
Chords for When Doves Cry
B
3
90
Intro: Am - G - F
AmDig if u will the Gpicture
Of Gu and I engaged in a Fkiss
The Amsweat of your body Gcovers me
Can Gu my darling can u picture Fthis?
AmDream if u can a Gcourtyard
An Gocean of violets in Fbloom
AmAnimals strike Gcurious poses
They Gfeel the heat, The Fheat between me and u
AmHow can you just leave me Gstanding?
GAlone in a world that's so Fcold
AmMaybe I'm just 2 Gdemanding
GMaybe I'm just like my Ffather 2 bold
AmMaybe you're just like my Gmother
GShe's never satisFfied
AmWhy do we scream at each Gother
GThis is what it sounds like Fwhen doves cry.
AmTouch if you will my Gstomach
Feel Ghow it trembles Finside
You've Amgot the butterflies Gall tied up
GDon't make me chase u, Even Fdoves have pride
AmHow can you just leave me Gstanding?
GAlone in a world that's so Fcold
AmMaybe I'm just 2 Gdemanding
GMaybe I'm just like my Ffather 2 bold
AmMaybe you're just like my Gmother
GShe's never satisFfied
AmWhy do we scream at each Gother
GThis is what it sounds like Fwhen doves cry.
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When Doves Cry — FAQ
What key is “When Doves Cry” in?
“When Doves Cry” by Prince is in the key of Am. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords are used in “When Doves Cry”?
“When Doves Cry” uses Am, G and F.
Is “When Doves Cry” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “When Doves Cry” is rated easy and suits beginners.
Who sings “When Doves Cry”?
“When Doves Cry” is performed by Prince.
