Fire And Rain
John Denver Lyrics


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Just yesterday mornin', they let me know you were gone
Suzanne the plans they made put an end to you
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
I just can't remember who to send it to

I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again

Won't you look down upon me, Jesus
You've got to help me make a stand
You've just got to see me through another day
My body's aching and my time is at hand
I won't make it any other way

I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again

Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun
Lord knows when the cold wind blows, it'll turn your head around
Well there's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things to come
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground

I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you baby, one more time again, now

Thought I'd see you one more time again
There's just a few things coming my way this time around now
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you, fire and rain now
Na na na. Na na na na na na na na na na. Na na na na na na na na

I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you baby, one more time again, now

Thought I'd see you one more time again




There's just a few things coming my way this time around now
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you, fire and rain now

Overall Meaning

The song "Fire and Rain" by John Denver is a ballad that delves into the emotions of the singer as he processes the sudden and tragic loss of a friend. The first verse sets the tone for the song, as the singer laments that he was informed just yesterday morning about the death of his friend, Suzanne, and how the plans she had made came to a sudden, unexpected end. In this verse, he also shares that he wrote a song to commemorate her passing. In the next verse, the singer seeks solace from Jesus as he struggles to come to terms with the loss. He acknowledges the loneliness he has felt in the past, but had hoped that he would have seen his friend again, if only for one more time.


The third verse reflects on the singer's memories of simpler and happier times, when he walked with his back towards the sun, and life seemed easy. He reflects on how the harsh realities of life can turn you around when the cold wind blows. The final verse repeats the chorus and expresses the singer's ongoing belief that he will see his friend again, while he was also aware that there were only a few good things coming his way.


Overall, "Fire and Rain" is a poignant reflection on the pain of loss and how the memories of loved ones can endure despite their absence. Through the use of powerful imagery and heart-wrenching lyrics, John Denver offers a window into the pain we all experience when we lose someone dear.


Line by Line Meaning

Just yesterday mornin', they let me know you were gone
I recently found out that you passed away


Suzanne the plans they made put an end to you
Your life was cut short due to unforeseen circumstances


I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
I expressed my emotions through music


I just can't remember who to send it to
I'm unsure of who to share my song with


I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've experienced both good and bad times


I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've had moments of extreme happiness


I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
I've gone through periods of feeling isolated


But I always thought that I'd see you again
I held onto the hope of seeing you in the future


Won't you look down upon me, Jesus
I pray for divine guidance and support


You've got to help me make a stand
I need strength to take action and persevere


You've just got to see me through another day
I need assistance to get through difficult times


My body's aching and my time is at hand
I'm physically and emotionally drained


I won't make it any other way
I can't handle things on my own


Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun
I try to think positively and avoid stress


Lord knows when the cold wind blows, it'll turn your head around
Life can be unpredictable and challenging


Well there's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things to come
I have hope for a better future


Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
Our dreams and plans may not always come to fruition


Thought I'd see you one more time again
I wished to have another chance to see you


There's just a few things coming my way this time around now
I anticipate some upcoming events


Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you, fire and rain now
I had hoped to see you in all types of situations


Na na na. Na na na na na na na na na na. Na na na na na na na na
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Written by: James Taylor

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