Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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👇Learn how to play James Taylor – That’s Why I’m Here note-for-note on guitar.

Difficulty level: Intermediate leaning to advanced
Barre chords: Yes
Thumb over chords: Yes
Playing Style: Fingerpicked
Tuning: Standard

The lesson teaches JT’s guitar part from the original studio version where it’s audible. In sections such as the chorus where his guitar is buried in the mix, it teaches an arrangement based on what the band is playing and on watching James’ finger movements on live versions.

🎼 Full Lesson, Tabs & Chords: jerrysguitarbar.com/guitar-video-lessons/individual-songs/james-taylor-thats-why-im-here

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