xPurple Rain (acoustic)
By: Prince
Tabbed by: Nestor Hernandez
Tuning: Standard
This is an acoustic version of my favorite Prince song. It’s easier to play because the
changes are easy. Enjoy!!!
Chords
(capo on 3rd fret)
G 320033
Em 002200
D xx0232
C x32010
[Verse 1]
G Em
I never meant 2 cause you any sorrow
D C
I never meant 2 cause you any pain
G Em
I only wanted 2 one time see U laughing
D G
I only wanted 2 see you laughing in the Purple Rain
[Chorus]
C
Purple Rain Purple Rain
G Em
Purple Rain Purple Rain
D
Purple Rain Purple Rain
G
I only wanted 2 see U bathing in the Purple Rain
[Verse 2]
G Em
I never wanted 2 be your weekend lover
D C
I only wanted 2 be some kind of friend
G Em
Baby I could never steal U from another
D G
It's such a shame our friendship had 2 end
[Chorus]
C
Purple Rain Purple Rain
G Em
Purple Rain Purple Rain
D
Purple Rain Purple Rain
G
I only want 2 see u underneath the Purple Rain
[Verse 3]
G Em
Honey I know I know I know times R changin'
D C
It's time we all reach out 4 somethin' new
That's mean U 2
G
U say U want a leader
Em
But U can't seem 2 make up your mind
D
I think U better close it
G
And let me guide U 2 the Purple Rain
[Chorus]
C
Purple Rain Purple Rain
G
Purple Rain Purple Rain
Em
Whew if U know what I'm singin' about help me and come on raise your hand
D
Purple Rain Purple Rain
I only want 2 see U, only want 2 see U
G
In the Purple Rain
[Outro]
G Em D C
