er
I nev er meant 2 cause u a ny (Gm7)sor row,
I nev er meant 2 cause is some u a ny pain.
Ba by I I on ly want ed one time 2 see u laugh (Gm7)ing.
I (F)on ly want ed to see u laugh ing in the pur ple (Bb)rain.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
I (Fsus4)on ly want ed 2 (F)see u bath ing in the pur ple (Bb)rain.
I nev er want ed 2 be your
week end lov er
I nev er meant 2 cause u a ny (Gm7)sor row,
I All I wan na be is some kind of friend.
pain.
Ba by I could nev er steal ed one u 2 from an oth (Gm7)er.
I (F)on ly want ed It’s such a shame our friend ship had 2 (Bb)end.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
I (Fsus4)on ly want ed 2 (F)see u un der neath the pur ple (Bb)rain.
I nev er want ed 2 be your
week end lov (Bb)rain.
(CN.C.)Hon ey I know, I know, I know times are (Bb)chang ing.
It’s time we all reach out 4 some thing new: that means u 2.
You say you want a lead er,
but u can’t seem to make up your mind.
I think u bet ter close (F)it,
and let me guide u
2 the pur ple rain.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
Pur ple rain pur ple rain.
On ly wan na see u, on ly wan na see u in the pur ple rain.
Ooh ooh ooh (Gm)ooh.
Ooh ooh ooh (F)ooh.
Ooh ooh ooh (Eb)ooh.
Ooh ooh ooh (Gm)ooh.
Ooh ooh ooh (F)ooh.
Ooh ooh ooh (Eb)ooh.
(Eb)ooh.
Purple Rain — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Purple Rain" by Prince in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Eb, 58 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Purple Rain”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Purple Rain" by Prince in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 58 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Purple Rain" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Purple Rain"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Purple Rain", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Purple Rain" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Purple Rain"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Purple Rain"?
- "Purple Rain" was originally performed by Prince. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Prince are available?
- Other accompaniments by Prince: "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore", "Kiss", "Sometimes It Snows In April". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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