Deep purple
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G G9 C C/B Em7/5- A7 Dm7 F G
When the deep purple falls over sleepy garden walls,
G Cmaj7 C Gm Em7 A7 A9- A
And the stars begin to flicker in the sky,
Dm Dm7 F Fm
Through the mist of a memory,
Em Em7 Edim A7
You wander back to me
Dm7 Fdim G G | C - A7 | Dm7 - G |
Breath - ing my name with a sigh.
G G9 C C/B Em7/5- A7 Dm7 F G
In the still of the night, once again I hold you tight;
G Cmaj7 C Em Em7 A7 A9- A
Though you're gone, your love lives on when moonlight beams;
Dm Dm7 F Fm
And as long as my heart will beat,
Em Em7 Edim A7
Lov - er, we'll always meet
Dm7 Fdim G G | C A7 | Dm7 - Fdim(III) G |
Here in my deep purple dreams.
(instrumental interlude - Verse 1)
G G9 C C/B Em7/5- A7 Dm7 F G
In the still of the night, once again I hold you tight;
G Cmaj7 C Em Em7 A7 A9- A
Though you're gone, your love lives on when moonlight beams;
Dm Dm7 F Fm
And as long as my heart will beat,
Em Em7 Edim A7
Lover, we'll always meet
Dm7 Fdim G G E7 A7
Here in my deep purple dreams,
Dm7 Fdim G G G6 C Fdim(III) Fdim(VI) Fdim C
Here in my deep pur-ple dreams.
How to play Deep purple
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.