Deep Purple
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DAFT PUNK: 1993-2021
Afinação: E A D GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
1963 single release by Brother & Sister Duo Nino Tempo & April Stevens
Became a #1 on USA Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #17 here in the UK.
Tab by bass50611. This is my version that is not exact to original up-right
bassline. However, it sure fits the song.
Plenty of scope for one’s own bass fills if one wants to.
Intro:
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|-------0|
E|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1--1-3-|
Verse 1:
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|-1---1--|--------|--------|
E|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|--------|--------|-3---3--|-3---3--|
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|-1---1--|-4---4--|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|--------|--------|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1------|-3------|
E|--------|--------|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|-----3--|-----1--|
Verse 2:
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|-1---1--|--------|--------|
E|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|--------|--------|-3---3--|-3---3--|
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|-1---1--|-4---4--|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|--------|--------|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1------|-3------|
E|--------|--------|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|-----3--|-----1--|
(Break)
G|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|
A|-1------|--------|
E|-----3--|-1-1----|
Verse 3:
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|-1---1--|--------|--------|
E|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|--------|--------|-3---3--|-3---3--|
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|-1---1--|-4---4--|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|--------|--------|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1------|-3------|
E|--------|--------|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|-----3--|-----1--|
Verse 4:
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|-1---1--|--------|--------|
E|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|--------|--------|-3---3--|-3---3--|
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|-1---1--|-4---4--|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|--------|--------|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|--------|
E|--------|--------|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|
Outro:
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|-1---1--|-4---4--|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|--------|--------|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|--------|
E|--------|--------|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|
(Song Fades Out)
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|--------|
E|--------|-1---1--|--------|-3---3--|--------|-1---1--|
How to play Deep Purple
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 E. 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.