Early Morning Rain - Gordon Lightfoot cover. Performed by Robert Haigh

LYRICS:
In the early morning rain with a dollar in my hand
With an aching in my heart and my pockets full of sand
I'm a long way from home and I miss my loved ones so
In the early morning rain with no place to go
Out on runway number nine big 707 is set to go
But I'm stuck here in the grass where the pavement never grows
Now the liquor tasted good and the women all were fast
Well there she goes my friend she's a rolling down at last
Hear the mighty engines roar see the silver wing on high
She's away and westward bound far above the clouds she'll fly
Where the morning rain don't fall and the sun always shines
She'll be flying o'er my home in about three hours time
This old airport's got me down it's no earthly good to me
'Cause I'm stuck here on the ground as cold and drunk as I can be
You can't jump a jet plane like you can a freight train
So I'd best be on my way in the early morning rain
You can't jump a jet plane like you can a freight train
So I'd best be on my way in the early morning rain
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#notautotuned #notpitchcorrected
"Early Morning Rain" written by Gordon Lightfoot

[@nmurray2152]

Ah…beautiful,smooth singing and playing! You did this song proud.

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you very much! Glad you like this!

[@harrietbarbir8579]

lovely, Robert. my big regret is not to have heard Gordon live

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you! I'm glad you like this! I had the good fortune to see Gordon on his last tour of the UK & Ireland in 2016, at Manchester. My youngest son came with me, and although Gordon's voice was not quite what it had once been, we still enjoyed a great show, as the brilliance of the songs shone through. A memory I will always cherish.

[@vincentdurant954]

Marvellous, takes me back so many years. Thank you!🙂

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@lizdrouin1104]

Outstanding performance on all levels, great vocals,marvelous guitar picking....a classic folksong...you did justice to to it BRAVO

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for your warm words! Much appreciated!

[@king77703]

Unbelievably fantastic version n brilliant guitar playing too 👍

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for for your kind words! I appreciate them!

[@redraven1410]

The memories come flooding back. Thank you.

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for the comment! Much appreciated!

[@TOMTOM-zj5xj]

GOOD ROBERT ❤

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the comment!

[@JonnyBoss83]

Nice work Dad 👏🏻. I've always liked your versions of Gordon Lightfoot songs. This one is a beauty! 👍🏻

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for your kind words, son. Much appreciated!

[@bobdonovan4505]

agree super

[@roberthaigh3206]

@@bobdonovan4505 Thank you for the comment!

[@donsparksmusic]

Beautiful job on one of the best folk songs ever. Wonderful performance, thank you!

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you very much, Don! I totally agree that it's one of the best folk songs ever!

[@elvispresleysongssunginmyc4463]

Great job!

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment!

[@WilliamMcGinn]

Great job!!!

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you William! Much appreciated!

[@jeffandwendyrobillard5570]

Nice.

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you very much!

[@robertjeffery6100]

Great rendition 👍

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment!

[@RoseAkerman]

Very nice!!

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you Rose!

[@alfonsdemunter]

Hallo Robert, this is another lovely recording which was most enjoyable my dear friend ! 👍👍 BIG like. I wish you all the best ... Fons.

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you, my friend! Much appreciated! Greetings from England!

[@BAKgofish]

Nicely done Robert , Im sure Gord would approve of this ! 🎶🎶👍

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you! Glad you like my rendition! Gordon's music deserves to live on and on!

[@roberthaigh3206]

My cover of Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain." A song covered by many people, and my favourite cover version is the one by Peter Paul & Mary. My version here is based on PP&M's arrangement.

[@roberthaigh3206]

@@TOMTOM-zj5xj Yes, they always sounded great live too!

[@geraldweissburg8618]

Lovely, and impressive guitar work.

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@mikebrookbankguitarvocals7322]

Just great.Robert, and I've got to say I love your strumming picking style. You and I do not use a pick. My style is a lot like yours but I wish I could just master your finesse a little better. You are teaching me! Great job on the song. I think I'm going to try early morning rain as well. Ha!

[@roberthaigh3206]

It's a great song to play and sing, Mike - you should do it! It's well suited to either strumming or picking. The chords I use are C, Em, Dm, G7, with F thrown in near the end. Obviously the capo on the 3rd takes the key up to E-flat (instead of C) but the capo (if used) goes where the voice needs it to go. I'm glad you like my version! Thanks for the comment!

[@phillwiles180]

Great song,played and sung beautifuly

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@davidbaldwin1591]

Good show!

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you very much!

[@bowstarchannel]

Wonderful job here, very well done 👏 voice and guitar so good best wishes Bowstar

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for your kind words, Bowstar! Much appreciated! Best wishes to you!

[@OzzyTunesII]

Very nice!!! You nailed it, Robert! Love the camera angle as well! Cheers to you!!!

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you kindly, Hal! Glad you like this!

[@cris1186]

Nicely done, sir. Nice playing and a wonderful, easy voice. I could listen all day. And you make it look easy. Thanks for the great music.

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for your gracious comment! Glad you like my version of this song!

[@ClassRoutinesRENEEsFunClips]

super emotional singing & guitar playing Robert ,,,,,,,,,,,,greetings Renee

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for your kind words, Renee! Much appreciated!

[@SmackWaterJack001]

very nice… such smooth vibrato and tone…

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for the nice comment!

[@SmackWaterJack001]

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[@bretbrinker]

Gordon Lightfoot wrote some great songs, and this is one that I really like. You did a wonderful rendition and your guitar skills along with your vocals are phenomenal. Very well done, Robert! I enjoyed this version very much!!

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for your gracious comment, Bret! This was the first Gordon Lightfoot song I learned to play and sing. Glad you like my rendition!

[@gingersnap6183]

This is beautiful, the guitar and the vocals 👍

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you, Ginger! One of my favourite songs, so I tried to put some feeling into it. Glad you like it.

[@markt158]

Love it!

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you very much!

[@lordofashes8262]

I like it. It's a bit slower but i think thats a good thing. Keep it up

[@roberthaigh3206]

Yeah, it is slower than most other versions, I guess. I used to play it a bit faster but I thought it sounded a bit too jaunty, so I slowed it down a bit. Thanks for the visit, and the comment!

[@JefLBoyd2312]

❤❤

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you! Glad you like this!

[@patgaff2536]

I like your voice

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you!

[@tjeff51]

Very nice! Great cover.

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@fraross6212]

A beautiful song well played and sung. I would like to see what your right hand is doing. Thanks for shareing.

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for the kind comment. My right hand? These days I basically use just thumb and forefinger, due to an arthritic middle finger. I used to pick with thumb and first two fingers, but I've had to adapt my style. I'm grateful that I can still play.

[@fraross6212]

@@roberthaigh3206 Thanks for the reply. 1 finger 1 thumb sounds great. Good health.

[@roberthaigh3206]

@@fraross6212 Thank you! Best wishes to you!

[@davidmcgarty1306]

Great rendition

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you very much!

[@michelbalducci4149]

Très belle voix...bravo

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you very much!

[@junito1957]

ONE OF THE BEST FOLK SINGER I EVER HEAR , NICE GOING!

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@garyschafer-thepickinpilot9010]

This is great, Robert. One of my favs, in fact, I did this on my channel a few months ago. Well done my friend 👏👏🎸🎸❤❤

[@roberthaigh3206]

This is a song I have enjoyed singing and playing for many years. Glad you like my rendition. Thank you!

[@eidercanogarmendia3190]

❤

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for the visit, and the heart!

[@eidercanogarmendia3190]

@@roberthaigh3206 thank YOU! Beautiful cover

[@roberthaigh3206]

@@eidercanogarmendia3190 Thank you! I appreciate the comment!

[@klaushjerrild]

What a nice take on a fine song. Seems you made a lot of interesting uploads...I'll take a dive...Thanks for sharing Robert...❤☀❤

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you very much, Klaus! I appreciate the comment.

[@JefLBoyd2312]

Very beautiful my friend excellent performance

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you, Jeff! I appreciate the comment!

[@lijiashu]

Great performance👏👏👏👏Bravo🌹🌹🌹

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you very much!

[@genespell4340]

That is very nice.

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you very much!

[@user-zf7vm2vk7x]

Ma n your good😊

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@MRBABAR]

Loved everything about this - great playing and singing! Love that Martin - what model is that?

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thank you! I'm glad you like this. The guitar is a Martin 000-15M Streetmaster. A lovely guitar to play.

[@bartschwartz9233]

I like Ian&syliva version(Canada)

[@roberthaigh3206]

Ian & Sylvia did do a good version, it's true. Thanks for the visit.

[@doylemcdonald9543]

Hey Robert! Play Steel Rail Blues

[@roberthaigh3206]

Thanks for the visit! So far I have posted my versions of 7 Gordon Lightfoot songs: EARLY MORNING RAIN; IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND; DREAM STREET ROSE; NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT; ON SUSAN'S FLOOR; ECHOES OF HEROES and KEEPIN ON YEARNIN. I hope to add more in the not too distant future.

[@roberthaigh3206]

For full lyrics click on "more" - just ignore the inaccurate Transcript!