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Fire And Rain

· by James Taylor

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Lyrics

look down Just up yes ter day morn ing they let me know you were gone.

Su san, the (G)plans they made put an (Bbmaj7)end to you.

I walked out this (Gm7)morn ing and I (F)wrote down this song.

I just can’t re (G)mem ber who to send it to.

(F)I’ve seen (Dm7)fire and (G7)I’ve seen (C)rain.

I’ve seen (F)sun ny days that I thought would (G7)nev er end.

I’ve seen (F)lone ly times when I (Dm7)could not (G7)find a friend,

but I (Bb)al ways (F)thought that I’d (Gm7)see you a gain.

Won’t you look down Just up on ter me, Je sus?

they You got ta me make a

You’ve just got (G)to see me through an (Bbmaj7)oth er day.

My bod out y’s (Gm7)ach ing and my (F)time is at hand

and I can’t won’t (G)make it an y oth er way.

(F)I’ve seen (Dm7)fire and (G7)I’ve seen (C)rain.

I’ve seen (F)sun ny days that I thought would (G7)nev er end.

I’ve seen (F)lone ly times when I (Dm7)could not (G7)find a friend,

but I (Bb)al ways (F)thought that I’d (Gm7)see you a gain.

Won’t you

Now I’m (C)walk ing my mind to an (Gm7)eas y time, my (F)back turned towards the sun.

Lord knows when the (G)cold wind blows it ’ll (Bb)turn your head a round.

Well, there’s (C)hours of time on the (Gm7)tel e phone line to (F)talk a bout things to come,

sweet dreams and fly ing ma chines in (Bb)piec es on the ground.

Fire And Rain by James Taylor — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fire And Rain” by James Taylor in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 80 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Fire And Rain" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Fire And Rain"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Fire And Rain" use?: Just 9 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C9, Dm7, F, G, G7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other James Taylor songs work for kids?: Try "OUR TOWN", "SOMETHING IN THE WAY SHE MOVES", "COPPERLINE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.