Deep Purple
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G G9 C C/B Em5-/7 A7 Dm7 F G
When the deep purple falls over sleepy garden walls
G7/13- C7M C Gm Em7 A7 A7/9- A
And the stars begin to flicker in the sky
Dm Dm7 F Fm Em
Through the mist of a memory
Em7 Edim A7
You wander back to me
Dm7 Fdim G G7/13- C A7 Dm7 G
Breath - ing my name with a sigh
G G9 C C/B Em5-/7 A7 Dm7 F G
In the still of the night, once again I hold you tight
G7/13- C7M C Em Em7 A7 A7/9- A
Though you're gone, your love lives on when moonlight beams
Dm Dm7 F Fm Em
And as long as my heart will beat
Em7 Edim A7
Lover, we'll always meet
Dm7 Fdim G G+ C A7 Dm7 Fdim G
Here in my deep purple dreams
Interlude: G G9 C C/B Em5-/7 A7 Dm7 F G
G G9 C C/B Em5-/7 A7 Dm7 F G
In the still of the night, once again I hold you tight
G7/13- C7M C Em Em7 A7 A7/9- A
Though you're gone, your love lives on when moonlight beams
Dm Dm7 F Fm Em
And as long as my heart will beat
Em7 Edim A7
Lover, we'll always meet
Dm7 Fdim G G7/13- E7 A7
Here in my deep purple dreams
Dm7 Fdim G G7/13- G6 C Fdim C
Here in my deep purple 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.