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 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 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 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 Purple rain,Purple rain Purple rain,Purple rain I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain