Fire And Rain

by James Taylor
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Fire And Rain" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Fire And Rain

Can I play "Fire And Rain" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Fire And Rain" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Fire And Rain" by James Taylor played in?
Fire And Rain is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fire And Rain"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Fire And Rain" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Fire And Rain"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Fire And Rain"?
"Fire And Rain" was originally performed by James Taylor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Fire And Rain"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C9, Dm7, F, G, G7, +1 more.
What other songs by James Taylor can I play here?
Try "OUR TOWN", "SOMETHING IN THE WAY SHE MOVES", "COPPERLINE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Fire And Rain"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Fire And Rain" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Fire And Rain"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Fire And Rain" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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