I nev er meant 2 cause U an y (Gm7)sor row.
I nev er meant 2 cause U an y (Eb)pain.
I on ly want ed 2 one time see U (Gm7)laugh ing.
I (F)on ly want to see U laugh ing in the pur ple (Bb)rain.
(CN.C.)Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
I on ly want ed 2 see U bath ing in the pur ple (Bb)rain.
I nev er want ed to be your
week end lov (Bbsus2)er.
I on ly want ed 2 be some kind of friend.
Ba by, I could nev er steal U from an oth er.
It’s such a shame our friend ship had 2 (Bb)end.
(CN.C.)Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
I on ly want 2 see U un der neath the pur ple (Bb)rain.
Hon ey, I (CN.C.)know, I know, I know times r chang ing.
It’s time we all reach out 4 some thing new.
U say U want a lead er,
but U can’t seem 2 make up your mind.
I think U bet ter close (F)it
and let me guide U 2 the pur ple rain.
(CN.C.)Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
Pur ple rain, pur ple rain.
I on ly want 2 see U, on ly want 2 see U in the pur ple rain.
Purple Rain by Prince
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 52 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Purple Rain”
- What key is "Purple Rain" in?
- "Purple Rain" by Prince is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 52 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Purple Rain" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Purple Rain" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Purple Rain"?
- This arrangement of "Purple Rain" uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Eb, F, Gm7.
- How long does it take to learn "Purple Rain" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Prince can I play here?
- Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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