When Doves Cry Chords
Learn to play “When Doves Cry” by Prince on guitar — played in the key of Am, using Am, G and F. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for When Doves Cry
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About When Doves Cry
Prince's “When Doves Cry” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 3 chords — Am, G and F — with the progression centred on Am, G and F. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
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 do I need to play “When Doves Cry”?
“When Doves Cry” uses 3 chords: Am, G and F.
Is “When Doves Cry” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “When Doves Cry” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “When Doves Cry”?
“When Doves Cry” is performed by Prince.
Is there a play-along video for “When Doves Cry”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “When Doves Cry”?
“When Doves Cry” is categorised as Pop.
