Fire and Rainby James Taylor

Fire and Rain was James Taylor's break through song from his 1970 album Sweet Baby James. It featured his distinctive fingerpicking style, which is very challenging for intermediate, and even advanced intermediate players. This lesson breaks down the way he plays the verses and choruses, although he varies it quite a bit with every performance.

We also include an alternate way of playing the first two measures, which are highly embellised and typical of James' style. The alternate Line 1 in the tab is a bit easier and approachable.