Purple Rain (ver.2)
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Intro: Bbsus2, Gm7, F, Eb
Bbsus2 Gm7
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
F Eb
I never meant to cause you any pain
Bbsus2 Gm7
I only wanted to one time see you laughing
F Bbsus2
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain
Eb
Purple rain purple rain
Eb Bbsus2
Purple rain purple rain
Gm7 F
Purple rain purple rain
F Bbsus2
I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain
Bbsus2 Gm7 F
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
Eb
I only wanted to be some kind of friend
Bbsus2 Gm7
Baby I could never steal you from another
F Bbsus2
It?s such a shame our friendship had to end
Eb
Purple rain purple rain
Eb Bbsus2
Purple rain purple rain
Gm7 F
Purple rain purple rain
F Bbsus2
I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain
.:Tabbed by GoldenGlove:.
How to play Purple Rain (ver.2)
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 Bbsus2. 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.