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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Purple Rain" by Prince in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 52 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Purple Rain”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Purple Rain"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Purple Rain" by Prince played in?
- Purple Rain is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Purple Rain" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 52 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.