Purple Rain

Purple Rain is a power ballad by Prince and the The Revolution. It was recorded live at the Minneapolis club First Avenue in 1983 (with the strings overdubbed later in the studio) and was his third US single (second in UK) and title track from the 1984 album of the same name, which in turn was the soundtrack album for the 1984 film of the same name. The song is an emotional combination of rock and roll, pop and gospel music. It is widely considered Prince's signature song. It opens with a lone guitar quickly followed by live drumming and a prominent organ, evoking images of church gospel music. Three verses are followed by a chorus, with a building emotional delivery. After the final chorus, a guitar-solo takes over the song. The song ends with a piano solo and orchestral strings.

[Verse 1] I never meant to cause you any sorrow I never meant to cause you any pain I only wanted one time to see you laughing [Pre-Chorus] I only wanted to see you Laughing in the purple rain [Chorus] Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain I only want to see you Bathing in the purple rain [Verse 2] I never wanted to be your weekend lover I only wanted to be some kind of friend, hey Baby, I could never steal you from another [Pre-Chorus] It's such a shame our friendship had to end [Chorus] Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain I only want to see you Underneath the purple rain [Verse 3] Honey, I know, I know I know times are changing It's time we all reach out For something new, that means you too You say you want a leader But you can't seem to make up your mind [Pre-Chorus] I think you better close it And let me guide you to the purple rain [Chorus] Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain, wooo! If you know what I'm singing about up here Come on, raise your hand Purple rain, purple rain I only want to see you Only want to see you in the purple rain [Instrumental outro 3:46-8:40] [Guitar Solo]