Question 1

What key is "Purple Rain" in?

Accepted Answer

"Purple Rain" by Horace Silver is in the key of D major.

Question 2

What is the BPM of "Purple Rain"?

Accepted Answer

"Purple Rain" has a tempo of 137 BPM (upbeat).

Question 3

What chords are in "Purple Rain"?

Accepted Answer

The main chords in "Purple Rain" are: A, E7, D, F#m7, Bm7b5.

Question 4

Is "Purple Rain" easy to play on guitar?

Accepted Answer

"Purple Rain" is a challenge for advanced players — it uses 5 chords including barre or complex shapes: A, E7, D, F#m7, Bm7b5.