Raspberry Beret

by Prince
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Lyrics

I was (G)work ing part she time she in a (D)five and dime, me if my (G)boss 2 was Mis ter Mc Gee;

So He (G)told me sev ’ral times that he (D)did n’t like my kind ing ’cause (G)I was a bit 2 lei sure ly.

He seen that I was (G)bus y do ing (D)some thing close 2 noth ing but (G)dif f’rent a from the day and be fore.

(G)That’s when I saw her, but (D)Ow, I saw her.

She walked (G)in she through the out door, out door.

She wore a (A)rasp (G)ber ry be ret

of the (G)kind U find in a sec (D)ond (G)hand (A)store; rasp (G)ber ry be ret,

and (G)if it was warm, she would n’t wear (D)much (A)more.

Rasp (G)ber ry be ret;

I think I (E)love

(A)her.

(G)Built ing like she was, she had the (D)nerve 2 ask me if I (G)planned 2 do her y harm.

Gee;

So I (G)put her on the back of my (D)bike n’t and we went ing ’cause (G)down was by old man son’s farm.

ly.

He O ver cast was (G)days y nev er (D)turned thing me on, noth ing but (G)some thing a bout the clouds and her fore.

(G)She was n’t 2 bright, but (D)I could tell when she kissed (G)me she knew how 2 get her kicks.

She wore a (A)rasp (G)ber ry be ret

of the (G)kind U find in a sec (D)ond (G)hand (A)store; rasp (G)ber ry be ret,

and (G)if it was warm, she would n’t wear (D)much (A)more.

Rasp (G)ber ry be ret;

I think I (E)love

(A)her.

I (G)would n’t change a stroke, ’cause (F#m)ba by, I’m the most with a (E)girl as fine as she was then.

She wore a (A)rasp (G)ber ry be ret

of the (G)kind U find in a sec (D)ond (G)hand (A)store; rasp (G)ber ry be ret,

and (G)if it was warm, she would n’t wear (D)much (A)more.

Rasp (G)ber ry be ret;

I think I (E)love

(A)her.

She wore a (A)rasp (G)ber ry be ret

of the (G)kind U find in a sec (D)ond (G)hand (A)store; rasp (G)ber ry be ret,

and (G)if it was warm, she would n’t wear (D)much (A)more.

Rasp (G)ber ry be ret;

I think I (E)love

(A)her.

She wore a (A)her.

Raspberry Beret — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Raspberry Beret" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Raspberry Beret”

Where are the chord symbols for "Raspberry Beret" 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. "Raspberry Beret" is in A.
What key is "Raspberry Beret" by Prince played in?
Raspberry Beret is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Raspberry Beret"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Raspberry Beret" 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 "Raspberry Beret"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Raspberry Beret"?
"Raspberry Beret" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Raspberry Beret"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C, D, E, F#m, G.
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 "Raspberry Beret" 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. "Raspberry Beret" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Raspberry Beret"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.