How I Wrote That Song: James Arthur "Say You Won't Let Go"

CLIP04/25/17

James Arthur shares the image of love that inspired "Say You Won't Let Go" and which lyric from the song sticks with him the most.

S4 E126 3 minTalk and Interview Late Night Web Exclusive

Appearing:Jimmy Fallon

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Tags: The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, How I Wrote That Song, James Arthur, Say You Won't Let Go

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