5 Chords used in the song: C, Am7, G, F, F4
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Intro: C, C, Am7, Am7, G, G, F, F
Lyrics:
1. [C] I never meant to cause you any [Am7] sorrow.
[G] I never meant to cause you any [F] pain. [F4]
[C] I only want one time see you [Am7] laughing.
I [G] only want to see you laughing
in the purple [C] rain.
R. Purple rain, purple [F] rain. [F4]
[F] Purple rain, purple [C] rain.
[Am7] Purple rain, purple [G] rain.
I only want to see you baby
In the purple [C] rain.
2. I never wanted to be your weekend [C] lover. [Am7]
[G] I only wanted to be some kind of [F]friend, hey. [F4]
[C] Baby I could never steal you from an[Am7]other.
[G] Such a shame our friendship has to [C] end.
R. Purple rain, purple [F] rain. [F4]
[F] Purple rain, purple [C] rain.
[Am7] Purple rain, purple [G] rain.
I only want to see you underneath
In the purple [C] rain.
3. Honey I know, I know, I know times are [C] changin'. [Am7]
[G] It's time we all reach out for something [F] new.
That means you too. [F4]
[C] You say you want a leader,
[Am7] But you can't seem to make up your mind.
I think you better close [G] it.
And let me guide you to the purple [C] rain.
R. Purple rain, purple [F] rain. [F4]
[F] Purple rain, purple [C] rain.
(Whew! If you know what I'm singin' about,
Help me and [Am7] come on raise your hand.)
[Am7] Purple rain, purple [G] rain.
I only want to see you, I only want to see you
In the purple [C] rain.
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About this song: Purple Rain
Purple Rain is a power ballad by Prince and the The Revolution. It was recorded live at the Minneapolis club First Avenue in 1983 (with the strings overdubbed later in the studio) and was his third US single (second in UK) and title track from the 1984 album of the same name, which in turn was the soundtrack album for the 1984 film of the same name. The song is an emotional combination of rock and roll, pop and gospel music. It is widely considered Prince's signature song.