tempo = ~60
Measures are indicated by "|". All measures are 4 beats, except a couple measures that
only have 2 beats, as indicated by the (2) after the chord. This tab is based on other
existing tabs, but I have improved the accuracy of the chords and have added timing
information so that you don't get tripped up by the 2 beat measures. This is in the
same key at the recording. Thanks rich.weber for the accurate chords, avery907 for the
complete lyrics, and Deeann for suggesting this song! Turn up the bass!
[chords]
(EADGBe) Bbsus2 = x13311, Gm11 = 3x0311, Ebsus2 = x68866, F = 133211
[intro]
|Bbsus2 |Gm11 |F |Ebsus2
|Bbsus2 |Gm11
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
|F |Ebsus2
I never meant to cause you any pain
|Bbsus2 |Gm11
I only wanted to one time see you laughing
|F |F (2) |N.C.
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain
|Ebsus2
Purple rain purple rain
|Ebsus2 |Bbsus2
Purple rain purple rain
|Gm11 |F |F
Purple rain purple rain
|F |F (2) |N.C.
I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain
|Bbsus2 |Gm11
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
|F |Ebsus2
I only wanted to be some kind of friend
|Bbsus2 |Gm11
Baby I could never steal you from another
|F |F(2) |N.C.
It’s such a shame our friendship had to end
|Ebsus2
Purple rain purple rain
|Ebsus2 |Bbsus2
Purple rain purple rain
|Gm11 |F |F
Purple rain purple rain
|F |F (2) |N.C.
I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain
|Bbsus2 |Gm11
Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changin'
|F |Ebsus2
It's time we all reach out for something new, (that means you too)
|Bbsus2 |Gm11
You say you want a leader, but you can't seem to make up your mind
|F |F (2) |N.C.
And I think you better close it and let me guide you to the purple rain
|Ebsus2
Purple rain purple rain
|Ebsus2 |Bbsus2
Purple rain purple rain
|Gm11
(If you know what I'm singin' about up here, come on raise your hand)
|F |F
Purple rain purple rain
|F |F (2) |N.C.
I only want to see you, only want to see you in the purple rain
[solo]