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Purple Rain - Martin Sexton

Purple Rain

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Intro: Asus2 F#m11 E Dsus2

Verse:

Asus2 F#m11

I never meant to cause you any sorrow

E Dsus2

I never meant to cause you any pain

Asus2 F#m11

I only wanted to one time see you laughing

E E7 Asus2

I only want to see you laughing in the purple rain

[Refrão]

Dsus2

Purple rain purple rain

Asus2

Purple rain purple rain

F#m11 E

Purple rain purple rain

E7 Asus2

I only want to see you bathing in the purple rain

Verse:

Asus2 F#m11

I never wanted to be your weekend lover

E Dsus2

I only wanted to be some kind of friend

Asus2 F#m11

Woman I could never steal you from another

E E7 Asus2

It’s a shame our friendship had to end

Chorus:

Dsus2

Purple rain purple rain

Asus2

Purple rain purple rain

F#m11 E

Purple rain purple rain

E7 Asus2

I only want to see you bathing in the purple rain

Verse:

Asus2 F#m11

Honey, I know, I know, that these times are changin'

E Dsus2

And that means it’s time to reach out for something new, (that means you too)

Asus2 F#m11

You say you want a leader, but you can't seem to make up your mind

E E7 Asus2

And I think you better close it and let me guide you to the purple rain

[Refrão]

Dsus2

Purple rain purple rain

Asus2

Purple rain purple rain

F#m11 E

Purple rain purple rain

E7 Asus2

I only want to see you bathing in the purple rain

Vocal Solo:

Asus2 F#m11 E Dsus2

Verse:

Asus2 F#m11

I never meant to cause you any sorrow

E Dsus2

I never meant to cause you any pain

Asus2 F#m11

I only wanted to one time see you laughing

E

In the pouring rain, in the pouring rain its

Asus2 F#m11

Pouring rain outside, its pouring rain outside its

E Dsus2

Pouring rain outside, its pouring rain outside its

Asus2 F#m11

Pouring rain outside, its pouring rain outside its

E Dsus2

Pouring rain outside and I don't mind

Asus2

All I ever wanted was to see you

F#m11

All I ever wanted was to see you

E Dmaj7 C#m7 Bm7 Amaj7

Yeaaaaahhh

Dmaj7 C#m7 Bm7 Amaj7

Yeaaahhh

Dmaj7 C#m7 Bm7 hold Asus2

How to play Purple Rain

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 Asus2. 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.

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