I never meant to cause you any sorrow 
I never meant to cause you any pain 
I only wanted to one time see you laughing 
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain 

Purple rain, purple rain 
Purple rain, purple rain 

I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain 

I never wanted to be your weekend lover 
I only wanted to be some kind of friend 
Baby, I could never steal you from another 
It's such a shame our friendship had to end 

Purple rain, purple rain 
Purple rain, purple rain 

I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain 

Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changing 
It's time we all reached out for something new 
That means you too 
You say you want a leader 
But you can't seem to make up your mind 
I think you better close it 
And let me guide you to the purple rain 

Purple rain, purple rain 
Purple rain, purple rain... 

I only want to see you, only want to see you 
In the purple rain