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 wanna see you laughing in the purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain I only wanted to see you Laughing 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 Purple rain, purple rain I only wanted to see you Underneath the purple rain Honey, I know I know times are changing It's time we all reach out For something new, that means you You, You say you want a leader 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 I only want to see you Only want to see you laughing in the purple rain