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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Fire And Rain" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Fire And Rain"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Fire And Rain". Key of C, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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