Pretty simple and straightforward. Personally I use the first version of A for the
straight chords and for the shots that are on A I use the second version. Makes it easier
that way. Enjoy :)
(capo on 1st fret)
Chords
A 57760x / 002220
F#m 202200
E 022100
D xx0232
[Intro]
A F#m E D
[Verse]
A F#m
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
E D
I never meant to cause you any pain
A F#m
I only wanted to one time see you laughing
E A
I only wanted to see you laughing in the Purple Rain
[Chorus]
D
Purple Rain Purple Rain
A F#m
Purple Rain Purple Rain
E
Purple Rain Purple Rain
A
I only wanted to see you bathing in the Purple Rain
[Verse]
A F#m
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
E D
I only wanted to be some kind of friend
A F#m
Baby I could never steal you from another
E A
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
[Chorus]
D
Purple Rain Purple Rain
A F#m
Purple Rain Purple Rain
E
Purple Rain Purple Rain
A
I only want to see you underneath the Purple Rain
[Verse]
A F#m
Honey I know I know I know times are changin'
E D
It's time we all reach out for somethin' new
That means you too
A
You say you want a leader
F#m
But you can't seem to make up your mind
E
I think you better close it
A
And let me guide you to the Purple Rain
[Chorus]
D
Purple Rain Purple Rain
A
Purple Rain Purple Rain
F#m
If you know what I'm singin' about up here, come on raise your hand
E
Purple Rain Purple Rain
I only want to see you, only want to see you
A
In the Purple Rain
[Outro]
A F#m E D