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Purple Rain

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Purple Rain (Live)
By: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Tabbed by: Nestor Hernandez
Link to video: https://youtu.be/sXCum-4OhDY
Capo on 3rd fret
[Chords]
G
       320033
Em
      022000
D
       xx0232
C
       x32010
N.C.    xxxxxx (if playing solo, play the muted strings to give a percussive fill) 
               (can help you stay in time as well)
[Verse 1]
G                                  Em
   I never meant to cause you any sorrow
D                                  C
   I never meant to cause you any pain
G                                 Em
   I only wanted to see you laughing
D                                    D               G
   I only wanted to see you laughing in the Purple Rain
[Chorus]
                        C
N.C.                    
 Purple Rain, Purple Rain
C                       G
 Purple Rain, Purple Rain
Em                       D     D
 Purple Rain, Purple Rain
D                              D             G
 I only wanted to see you bathing in the Purple Rain
[Verse 2]
                                   G        Em
N.C.                                        
   I never wanted to be your weekend lover
                            D                C
   I only wanted to be some kind of friend
G                                        Em     D
   Baby, I could never steal you from another
D                                          G
   It's such a shame our friendship had to end
[Chorus]
                         C
N.C.                     
   Purple Rain, Purple Rain
C                        G
  Purple Rain, Purple Rain
Em                        D     D
  Purple Rain, Purple Rain
D                             D                G
  I only want to see you underneath the Purple Rain
[Verse 3]
                                             G
N.C.                                         
   Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changin'
Em                                D
   It's time we all reach out for somethin' new
           C
That means you too
G
   You say you want a leader
        Em
But you can't seem to make up your mind
                     D
I think you better close it
                                       G
Let me guide you darlin' to the Purple Rain
[Chorus]
                        C
N.C.                    
  Purple Rain, Purple Rain
C                      G
 Purple Rain, Purple Rain
Em                      D     D
  Purple Rain, Purple Rain
D                            D                G
 I only want to see you underneath the Purple Rain
[Outro]
G    Em    D    C

Purple Rain chords and lyrics

Free chords for Purple Rain by Bruce Springsteen. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Purple Rain (Live)
By: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Tabbed by: Nestor Hernandez
Link to video: https://youtu.be/sXCum-4OhDY
Capo on 3rd fret
[Chords]
G       320033
Em      022000
D       xx0232
               (can help you stay in time as well)
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
G    Em    D    C

Purple Rain Chords by Bruce Springsteen

Learn how to play Purple Rain by Bruce Springsteen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Purple Rain chords”, “Purple Rain guitar chords”, or “Bruce Springsteen Purple Rain chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Purple Rain chords and for experienced players who want accurate Purple Rain lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, G, Em, D, C.

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Many players learn "Purple Rain" by Bruce Springsteen with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bruce Springsteen below.

What key is "Purple Rain" in?

The chords for "Purple Rain" show the original chord names (including E, G, Em, D, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.