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Purple Rain by Prince - Audition Cut - Short, Piano/Vocal/Guitar, Singer Pro Sheet Music (Page 1 of 3)

Purple Rain

By Prince Audition Cut - Short Pages: 3
Available in 7 different keys:
-3 G Major (1 sharp)

Bb Major (Orig. published key)

-1 A Major (3 sharps)

-10 C Major

-8 D Major (2 sharps)

-7 Eb Major (3 flats)

-5 F Major (1 flat)

-3 G Major (1 sharp)

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Score Details

This digital sheet music edition of “Purple Rain” by Prince is an audition cut - short arrangement available for instant download and printing. This edition is 3 pages long. This edition is in G major.

6 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo marking is rock/gospel, around 60 BPM. It's arranged for Voice 1, Piano and Guitar.

This edition contains partial lyrics. It's categorized as Soul on Musicnotes. This song is available in 78 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.

Arrangement
Audition Cut - Short
Composer
Prince
Lyricist
Prince
Product #
MN0178127_D3
Pages
3 Pages
Instruments
Voice 1, Piano , Guitar
Vocal Range
F4-Bb5
Publisher
Universal Music Publishing Group
Date
1984
Tempo
Rock/Gospel
Metronome
q = 60
Original Published Key
G Major
Original Key
Bb Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Appears On

Purple Rain 1980s

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The audition cut - short edition of “Purple Rain” is in G major. The originally published key is Bb major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the audition cut - short score for “Purple Rain” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.

What does this audition cut - short arrangement include?

The audition cut - short arrangement of “Purple Rain” is written for voice 1, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.

Is “Purple Rain” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Purple Rain” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Purple Rain” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

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