Purple Rain (Bluegrass Version) Lyrics
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted to one time to see you laughing
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 wanted 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
Baby, I could never steal you from another
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 wanted to see you
Bathing in the purple rain
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
I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain
[Chorus:]
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you
Bathing in the purple rain
About
Some will say this interpretation of Prince’s classic song is blasphemy, and some will say it’s just awful. Other’s will see the beauty in it. Dwight Yoakam certainly does have a different view of things.
The song was added to Yoakam’s Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars … album, just days after news of Prince’s death. It was an expression of thanks for all Prince’s contributions to music. Yoakam said he was always amazed by the original: “I stopped the car at the light and just listened to it. Wow. What a concept, what a song.” Yoakam’s interpretation replaces Prince’s electric guitar with mandolin and fiddle, changes the tempo and vibe, while retaining the original melody.
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