Goo Goo Dolls - Iris - Fingerstyle Guitar Cover 

I think iris is one of the most beautiful songs of all time..

Here’s a bit of a throwback to a throwback, a cover I’ve been wanting to revisit for a while... The bridge of this song is just iconic, and dead satisfying to play!

This is one of your best arrangements in my opinion and man, this mix is STUNNING!

There is so much to say about “handling” a song delicately and delivering it with emotion. It doesn’t have to be perfect or technically indulgent. I prefer it to simply be beautiful. Kudos man!

I have always observed Iris as an energetic and very active song, but in the right hands, she can also be very relaxing and sweet. I bought "Hurt" tablatures some time ago. It's very pleasant to be able to play your arrangements. As always, excellent work man.

And I'd give up forever to touch you 'Cause I know that you feel me somehow You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be And I don't want to go home right now And all I can taste is this moment And all I can breathe is your life And sooner or later it's over I just don't wanna miss you tonight And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's meant to be broken I just want you to know who I am And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming Or the moment of truth in your lies When everything feels like the movies Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's meant to be broken I just want you to know who I am And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's meant to be broken I just want you to know who I am And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's meant to be broken I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am

So relaxing! Great stuff as always :)

This is still my favorite thing on the internet.

They say that the lyrics of a song are a window to the writer's soul. The playing of a song interprets what the soul feel with words. To play a song that lyrically emotes the stylistic interpretation of the song yet clearly unique in thought and emotion creating. This is a provoking creation of a great song. A gift that I can enjoy and thank Mr. Bartholomew for his God given talent.

You're one of the Greatest guitarist's I've ever seen.

I have always thought this was your most beautiful cover but you've outdone yourself I'm not even sure I could learn this song

Never clicked that fast I love you’re music

Wow.. I love how you just let the guitar do the hard part of the song and convey the feeling. Beautiful arr.. no rushing, no forced notes. So good man! Keep these arrangements coming!

This is beautiful Sir James! Thank you so much for reminding how beautiful this song is. Loved you clean and awesome arrangement.

This truly took my breath away, well done sir.

James back at it again with an amazing arrangement of an amazing song!!

Man I normally don’t buy arrangements because I’m trying to learn to transcribe myself, but this is so beautiful and about as perfect as it gets. Completely nostalgic to listen to. I bought the tabs and just wanted to tell you you hit this spot on. Good job man

This is the most beautiful thing I’ve heard all day. Stunning. Thank you for bringing new life to this song,

Finally decided to go looking for "greek style acoustic guitar" since I didnt know the technical term for the type of playing. Long story short, got here and I am not disappointed

Wow, awesome man! It's so emotional and gentle. Really beautiful version bro.

Wow. This is just amazing. Keep on uploading and keep on putting smiles on our faces!

It notify exactly when i was singing this song with my guitar, loved ittt❤️

Ahhhh I found your first cover to this song a while ago and for such a long time now I've been wishing that there was tableture for this beautiful cover of this song since its very meaningful to me...thank you so much!! This really is beautiful, keep at it:)

This is a fantastic cover. It doesn't just sound good, it has *flavor*

This was so much better than I thought it was gonna be, wow!

Been listening to this video all the time since it came out. So beautiful.

Just simply beautiful

This arrangement is so You James,,, Simple yet Beautiful

I absolutely love this track n Ive started to learn to play the 🎸 n this is one on my list. Thanks for playing it man

The silence between the notes is beauitful

This is so amazing and relaxing. awsome skills. i feel like im floating in a dream listening to this

Love your covers. Such relaxing music while working.

One of the best songs ever written

Toujours de beaux arrangement et toujours bien jouer, bravo James

Amazing, as always!

Just amazing!

Such a beautiful cover! Thank you for sharing :)

It's very calming 😌I love it bro❤keep up the good work 👍

This is my favorite songggg😁

Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

Very beautiful, as always.

Great arrangement and playing 👏👏👏

Te quedó perfecto 👏👏👏👏excelente video!!!!

This is sooo nice.Thank you.perfect

I bought the tab before I even got to the end of the song hahaha, Dude you're a legend mate, love what you're doing, keep up the great work

You are amazing Man, I learn play the guitar 10 years ago and I abadoned it, after watching your films I motivated to learn again , thanks !

I love the glasses!

Wow, so beautiful!

Talk about absolute perfection

You are so talented James, a big inspiration to do my own covers :)

Awesome!! Well done

Beautiful!

Thank you for this sir , you inspired me a lot. Eargasm ❤

This is so good you are so talented

Just beautiful

Wow !!! Absolutely beautiful guitar playing my new friend! Cheers from Australia Gerard

Iris / Lyrics And I'd give up forever to touch you 'Cause I know that you feel me somehow You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be And I don't want to go home right now And all I can taste is this moment And all I can breathe is your life And sooner or later, it's over I just don't wanna miss you tonight And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's made to be broken I just want you to know who I am And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming Or the moment of truth in your lies When everything feels like the movies Yeah, you bleed just to know, you're alive And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's made to be broken I just want you to know who I am And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's made to be broken I just want you to know who I am And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's made to be broken I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am

Amazing playing

Always your videos make me feel happy :)

How? How on earth can sound evoke such overwhelming feeling? I wish I could play like you, you are insanely gifted

Amazing!

Sounds veeery good 🔥

very nice! loved it!

I love it when you changed this part 3:07 compared to your first cover of this song.

Wow. What a great start to the morning! Awesome cover

Very good. I love this song.

Che dire.... Bravissimo 👏

Masterpiece

My friend just performed this song the same day you released the vid. Amazing haha

He’s an amazing guitar player. Great cover!

insane emotion

That Terry Pack DBS sounds mint.

Gotta learn this arrangement asap

Happy to watch ur new vids sir james 😊🙏

It's a throwback from 4 years ago ❤️

This composition made me realize how much Iris sounds like Piano Man 🤷🏻‍♂️

That guitar 😍

Very good you have nice and unique talent. GOD BLESS YOU

Great stuff...All the best

Amazing . Love u bro

Please do somewhere only we know by Keane and also wherever you will go by the calling. This iris one is absolutely stunning, one of my favourite songs played by one of my favourite guitarists. Good work man, keep it up.

Your sick dude 🤘🏻

City of Angels ❤️

Very emotional arrangement😪 Tumbs up👍

My favorite 😭🎶

Perfect nostalgia

Great work! Please consider doing "Last of the mohicans" great soundtrack!

Super clean. Much cleaner than the oboe you played 4 years ago🤙🏼

Amazing 😇

Awesome 😀

Beautiful.

Beautiful...

Nice. Guitar sounds very nice

Super !

Great sound - nice job on the recording .

So good brother

Subscriber here since 90k subs😍😍😍

Que cool 🔥

Very Nice james

Wow!