Year: 1984 - Album: The Very Best of Prince
Written by Prince
Badd9 G#m7 I never meant to cause you any sorrow F#7 Eadd9 I never meant to cause you any pain Badd9 G#m7 I only wanted to one time see you laughing F#7 Badd9 I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain Eadd Purple rain purple rain Eadd9 Badd9 Purple rain purple rain G#m7 F#7 Purple rain purple rain Badd9 I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain Badd9 G#m7 F#7 I never wanted to be your weekend lover Eadd9 I only wanted to be some kind of friend Badd9 G#m7 Baby I could never steal you from another F#7 Badd9 It’s such a shame our friendship had to end Eadd9 Purple rain purple rain Eadd9 Badd9 Purple rain purple rain G#m7 F#7 Purple rain purple rain F#7 Badd9 I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain Badd9 G#m7 F#7 Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changing Eadd9 It's time we all reach out for something new, that means you too Badd9 G#m7 You say you want a leader, but you can't seem to make up your mind F#7 I think you better close it Badd9 and let me guide you into the purple rain Eadd9 Badd9 G#m7 F#7 purple rain, purple rain (3x) F#7 I only want to see you, only want to see you Badd9 in the purple rain ... (solo)