James Bay - Let It Go - Acoustic Guitar Lesson

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James Bay - Let It Go - Acoustic Lesson

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Chaos And The Calm album cover
Chaos And The Calm
2015 4:21
James Bay 2015 C minor
Capo Advisor 0 C minor · Original key

Let It Go


Let It Go is a blues-rock track by English singer-songwriter James Bay from his 2014 debut album Chaos and the Calm. Written by Bay with Paul Barry and produced by Jacquire King, the song showcases Bay's soulful vocal style and guitar-driven arrangement, making it an excellent study piece for electric guitarists exploring contemporary blues-rock songwriting and emotional dynamics.

  • Released as the first single from Bay's Let It Go EP in September 2014, building momentum for his debut album.
  • Co-written with Paul Barry and produced by Jacquire King, known for work with The Kings of Leon.
  • Demonstrates blues-rock guitar techniques suitable for intermediate to advanced electric guitar players.