Cue 3:30 for one of the best guitar solos of all time. Prince stole the show; as a Prince will do. How lucky are we that we had him as long as we did. An true American treasure.

While My Guitar Gently Weeps is a song by the Beatles, written by George Harrison, and included on their 1968 album The Beatles (commonly known as the White Album). However, the version you’re referring to is likely the performance from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2004.

During this performance, Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood, and others paid tribute to George Harrison, who had been posthumously inducted as a solo artist. Prince delivered a memorable guitar solo during the performance, showcasing his virtuosity and stage presence. The rendition received widespread acclaim for the energy and passion brought by all the musicians involved.

This performance is often cited as one of the highlights of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies and serves as a testament to the enduring influence and power of George Harrison’s music.

While My Guitar Gently Weeps Lyrics

I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
While my guitar gently weeps
I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping
Still, my guitar gently weeps

I don’t know why nobody told you
How to unfold your love
I don’t know how someone controlled you
They bought and sold you

I look at the world and I notice it’s turning
While my guitar gently weeps
With every mistake, we must surely be learning
Still, my guitar gently weeps, yeah

I don’t know how you were diverted
You were perverted, too
I don’t know how you were inverted
No one alerted you

I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
Why my guitar gently weeps
(I look) look at you all
Still, my guitar gently weeps

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, ooh