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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Purple Rain" by Prince in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 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”
- Can I learn "Purple Rain" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Purple Rain" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 52 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Purple Rain"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Purple Rain" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Purple Rain"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Purple Rain" is in the key of Eb at 52 BPM.
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