purple rain
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Badd9 G#m7
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
F#7 Eadd9
I never meant to cause you any pain
Badd9 G#m7
I only wanted to one time see you laughing
F#7 Badd9
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain
Eadd
Purple rain purple rain
Eadd9 Badd9
Purple rain purple rain
G#m7 F#7
Purple rain purple rain
Badd9
I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain
Badd9 G#m7 F#7
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
Eadd9
I only wanted to be some kind of friend
Badd9 G#m7
Baby I could never steal you from another
F#7 Badd9
It’s such a shame our friendship had to end
Eadd9
Purple rain purple rain
Eadd9 Badd9
Purple rain purple rain
G#m7 F#7
Purple rain purple rain
F#7 Badd9
I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain
Badd9 G#m7 F#7
Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changing
Eadd9
It's time we all reach out for something new, that means you too
Badd9 G#m7
You say you want a leader,
but you can't seem to make up your mind
F#7
I think you better close it
Badd9
and let me guide you into the purple rain
Eadd9 Badd9 G#m7 F#7
purple rain, purple rain (3x)
F#7
I only want to see you, only want to see you
Badd9
in the purple rain ... (solo)
How to play purple rain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Badd9. 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.