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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Purple Rain" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 52 BPM.
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About “Purple Rain”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Purple Rain" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Purple Rain" is in Eb.
- What key is "Purple Rain" by Prince played in?
- Purple Rain is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Purple Rain"?
- The arrangement plays at 52 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Purple Rain" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Purple Rain"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Purple Rain"?
- "Purple Rain" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Purple Rain"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Eb, F, Gm7.
- What other songs by Prince can I play here?
- Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Purple Rain" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Purple Rain" is in the key of Eb at 52 BPM.
- What chords are in "Purple Rain"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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