Purple Rain Rocketman Medley
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Capo 1
Intro: A A/F# E D
Verse:
A A/F#
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
E D
I never meant to cause you any pain
A A/F#
I only wanted one time to see you laughing
E A
I only want to see you laughing in the purple rain
[Refrão] D
Purple Rain Purple Rain
A
Purple Rain Purple Rain
E
Purple Rain Purple Rain
A
I only want to see you bathing in that purple rain
Verse:
A A/F#
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
E D
I only wanted to be some kind of friend
A A/F#
Baby I could never steal you from another
E D
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
[Refrão] D
Purple Rain Purple Rain
A
Purple Rain Purple Rain
E
Purple Rain Purple Rain
A
I only want to see you bathing in that purple rain
Verse:
A A/F#
And honey I know I know times are changing
E D
It's time we all reach out for something new
D
That means you too
A
You say you want a leader
A/F#
But you can't seem to make up your mind
E
I think you better close your eyes
A
And let me guide you through the purple rain
[Refrão] D
Purple Rain Purple Rain
A
Purple Rain Purple Rain
E
Purple Rain Purple Rain
A
I only want to see you bathing in that purple rain
[Refrão]A D
And I think it's gonna be a long long time
A
Till touchdown brings me round again to find
D
I'm not the man they think I am at home
A
Oh no, no, no
Bm
Cause I'm a rocketman
D A D
Rocketman burning like a fuse up here alone
A D
And I think it's gonna be a long long time
A
Till touchdown brings me round again to find
D
I'm not the man they think I am at all
A
Oh no, no, no
Bm
Cause I'm a rocketman
D A D
Rocketman burning like a fuse up here alone
A D
And I think it's gonna be long long time
A D
Said I think it's gonna be a long long time
How to play Purple Rain Rocketman Medley
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.