How To Play If You Could Read My Mind by Gordon Lightfoot | Cover and Guitar Lesson

[@DebbieBarrette]

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[@NeoMalabed-ml6xu]

The song w/ ur beautyfull voice , God I fill rock just like a baby. Thank you. God bless

[@andrewboyd2023]

I have been trying to play this instrument for 50 years and the minute you hit the first chord I knew I could never be as good a player as you. So I just closed my eyes and listened to your beautiful voice, thank you.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you for your kind words, Andrew ☺️ It is a pleasure to put these videos out for my students and for anyone who else who wants to learn.

[@sibusisogumede]

You voice......is just enchanting 😢❤ lovely!.

[@SuiGenerisMan]

If your self-confidence is that defeatist before you even try to learn something, then go ahead and sell your guitar. You'll never make any progress as a musician with that kind of attitude. This is not a difficult song to learn or play unless you're under 16 or can't pick strings. Anyone could learn that song, effort is the only thing you need.

[@dwayne5698]

I might be able to play it but that voice!!!!!!! Wow!!! Love this!!

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you so much for your comment, Dwayne! ☺️

[@ezrvs]

One of the, if not THE, best covers of this song. Gear emotion and a beautiful voice.

[@DebbieBarrette]

And thank you for your beautiful comment ☺️

[@marklangley2876]

Beautiful rendition..

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Mark 😊

[@rickm4295]

Ive listened to this maybe 10 times in a row and I keep going back to the beginning without looking at the lesson part. Its the vocal.....Absolutely amazing. Wow

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@rickm4295 thank you Rick ☺️

[@gregorylouisa.chilcote3547]

You have a beautiful singing voice and you did Gordon’s guitar part justice. Fantastic performance .

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Gregory! I appreciate your comment 😊

[@rahinc]

You know that feeling when you’re reveling in the music? I feel that listening to this.

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@rahinc I know what you mean. Thank you that’s a great compliment 😊

[@jeremyfrank2254]

Wow, this performance is just beautiful! Love the singing and playing. Great instruction too. Thank you for bringing beauty to the world.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you for your kind words, Jeremy! 😊

[@drivingrangedave]

Perfect rendition of lovely song

[@soon-bangoh9491]

Great! I finally find my lesson! Thank u!!❤

[@DebbieBarrette]

Great to hear! Thank you for the comment ☺️

[@MrFinallythere]

Beautiful Job Debbie. Thank you for showing us the way ;)

[@jenniferfirkins1390]

Beautiful performance

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Jennifer 😊

[@jeffreyconlon3442]

Looked at a few lessons for this song, yours is definitely the BEST!

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@jeffreyconlon3442 thank you Jeffrey! I’m happy to hear that 😄

[@Wavedancer228]

Every time I listen to you, brings tears to my eyes, I walked away and I just can't get it back.

[@marvinnorstrom2636]

Lovely rendition.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Marvin!

[@Angry20Something]

Very well done. I also am admiring that Zager acoustic. Pretty stuff all around.

[@67er_matze97]

very beautiful rendition of this wonderful tune by Gordon Lightfoot !! 👍

[@susannekeane4684]

I love your singing voice and your calm, methodical teaching - thank you 🙏

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you for your comment Susanne. You are most welcome!

[@KarlnMel]

Hands down the best tutorial on this song, thank-you very much, this has made things so clear to me in how to play this classic

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Karl! I’m so happy it helped you! ☺️

[@RonnieToby]

Sorry I already play guitar pretty well, however I was just searching for the last 30 min on you tube trying to find if anyone could sing this as good as GL, watched over 20 vids, cos I love the song and then came yours, absolutely superb, your voice is as close to the original in terms of emotion as anyone could ever get. Thoroughly enjoyed every breath of this.Thank you for posting it up.

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@RonnieToby no need to be sorry! Thank you for your comment! I really appreciate it 😄

[@nextphase7481]

What a great guitar lesson! You instructions are clear, concise and your video captures your right and left finger articulations very nicely. Thanks very much!

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@nextphase7481 I appreciate your comment! Thank you and I’m very happy you find it helpful! 😄

[@davidcassidy8390]

WOW ! I've wanted to learn this beautiful song for ages. Thanks Debbie you are a wonderful performer and teacher.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you for the kind words, David. I’m happy I can help you learn it.

[@mcampbell4556]

Beautiful! 🥰

[@danielfell3643]

Thanks for the lesson Gordon Lightfoot was a great musician. I think the lyrics that gets to me in the song is the line the feelings that you lack. That is one of the things that makes the song understandable. I do not know what he was going through at the time but I think some people can relate to it.

[@DebbieBarrette]

You hit the nail on the head for me as well Daniel. Every time I sing that line I get goosebumps. He had deep insight and was an extremely talented lyricist who could articulate clearly his thoughts and emotions. Thank you for your comment ❤️

[@darrenminter3304]

Great lesson 👍🏻 subscribed. I believe the song is about his divorce . R.i.p legend

[@Harry-tm2bt]

You’re are a great teacher, and very talented. Thank you

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you, Harry! 😊

[@J0HNJ0RDAN]

Great job on an amazing song. GL has that ability to tap into something in his music that is universal to us all. You can't explain it but explanations really aren't necessary. It's all there, in the music. Thanks ✌️

[@Wavedancer228]

WOW! ❤ BEAUTIFUL! Gave me goosebumps just listening to you !47 yrs playing, just started learning songs I've enjoyed and listened to for decades. This is one. You did it great justice.

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@Wavedancer228 thank you Carl! ☺️

[@Wavedancer228]

@@DebbieBarrette No, Thank you Debbie ! That's Beautiful 😍🎵🎵

[@J0HNJ0RDAN]

I also must say, I've been looking for someone teaching exactly this. A good, solo version of this song. I found a lot with two guitar parts, etc. But this, this is what I needed. Gonna be checking out more videos for sure.

[@DebbieBarrette]

I’m happy to hear that John! Thanks for your comment and continued support! 😄

[@WillieBeard]

Brilliant lesson. Other tutorials miss what you did right. They don’t let us hear in the beginning, the song as you’ll be teaching it.

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@WillieBeard thanks Willie! It definitely takes more effort so I’m happy you appreciate it! 😊

[@nicholastwirth]

So beautiful. Thank you!!! Made my day.

[@donaldcoffey800]

Really good lesson for this poignant song, and your voice is just wonderful!

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Donald!

[@DRYFLY0]

Wow! What a great performance, thank you for this!

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind comment ☺️

[@Jackg1949]

That was beautifully played, Debbie. One of my favorites.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Jack! ☺️ It’s a beautiful song, isn’t it?

[@DobroFan100]

What a beautiful rendition. Thank you, Debbie!

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you! ☺️

[@bobbailey7024]

Excellent rendition and instruction. Thanks.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Bob! 😊

[@truthvsgop1216]

Really, a very nicely done version that pays homage` to a wonderful songwriter. Gordon's song always gave me goosebumps as well every time I listen to it....

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thanks you so much ☺️

[@housefulify]

Wow ,great job singing,wonderful job on the guitar,I could just listen to you for hrs.,you are awesome.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you so much!

[@housefulify]

You are very welcome

[@rsully]

Lovely Rendition!

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you! ☺️

[@JPhilipCoombs]

Most excellent!

[@blutey]

Enchanting performance of this song!

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you for your comment! I really appreciate it! ☺️

[@werner4790]

What a beautiful voice 👏

[@michaelmolnar6234]

Debbie, Debbie, Debbie Wow! I'm sobbing my heart out here, so much passion totally authentic. Thank you.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you so much Michael! I really appreciate your support! And an extra special thank you for becoming a Patreon patron ☺️❤️

[@MrFinallythere]

Nice job Debbie. I appreciate your teachings ;)

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you William! 😊

[@KT-ho3ps]

Wow! Great job. I think I could almost hear the string section in the background.

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@KT-ho3ps thanks for your awesome comment KT! 😄

[@richardturner972]

Thanks for this Debbie, this is a beautiful arrangement, I can "almost" play it through! (you make it look so easy)

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thanks Richard! I appreciate your comment! Keep up the great work! 😄

[@startreker8591]

I loved her right away …y the song my acquaintance always sang in the early eighties…he was much older then in the Philippines…then I met my Japanese attorney friend when I got here in CA…3 years ago…I told him i am not very familiar with the song even then y I started learning y still…y Gordon passed…I was playing y Pussywillows car tails then but didn’t know who sang it…some Kenny Rankin? So…still don’t know Gordon until I memorized the song In the early morning rain…😢

[@acousticarchivefortwayne930]

Love the way you do this song. Your singing and guitar playing is beautiful.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you! ☺️ I appreciate your comment!

[@davidturner9904]

Beautiful Debbie, simply lovely..well done 👏

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you David! Happy you enjoyed it!

[@casilatino]

That’s impressive to be able to sing and do that particular fingerpicking. I have can do one or the other but not both.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you. It just takes practice. Keep working on it and you can do it too!

[@rickm4295]

Its been a solid week and Ive got the guitar part down cold, thank you for that. If not for you I dont think I would have it recording perfect like you do it. Singing however, not so easy. The vocals dont land on the changes at all and Im missing something there. I just keep coming back here and playing along with you, eventually it will stick. This is the best "If you could read my mind" out there. I think Gordo would love it actually.

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@rickm4295 thank you so much for that comment Rick. It means a lot and is very rewarding for me to hear that this is helping you. Please continue to keep me posted. I love it!

[@beemanrunning977]

Awesome rendition and lesson! Thank you Debbie!

[@DebbieBarrette]

You’re welcome! Thank you!!

[@jedmellott]

beautiful!

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Jed! 😄

[@andrewdocherty8651]

When i was 14, my Mom had a surprise for me on a Friday night.. She's taking me to a Gordon Lightfoot concert. I never heard of him, i thought Blink 182 was the best band in the world. I would never let Mom know, but I was bored. I get it, the ship sunk; Next Song! But then he picked up a 12 string, and played this song with his bass player. It changed my DNA.. Mom looked over at me and said 'told ya'. I had tears running down my ridiculous looking half a mustached face, thinking to myself; wtf was that? It reminds me of my favourite comedians. There doesn't always have to be a punch line

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you for sharing your story!

[@waynzwhirled6181]

Inspiring performance. And I see you're playing a Zager. It sounds good. I'm certainly a Gordon Lightfoot fan, and am glad to see such a recent video of this song.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you ☺️ I enjoy the Zager. Nice that you spotted it!

[@Drlush1]

Wow. Great performance of a wonderful song.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you for saying so Alan! ☺️

[@dominicvillarreal7784]

Wow your such a awesome teacher keep it up incredible 👏 one of my favorites artists songs ever 😮

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Dominic! I appreciate your comment 😊

[@MikeWaltonVoice0ver]

Beautifully performed and taught. Thanks for the instruction. For a long time I had difficulty with the instrumental part in the middle but no more. God Bless.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Wow Michael! I’m so happy to hear that I helped you get the instrumental down. That’s very encouraging to hear. Thanks for sharing that 😄

[@Bevrinton]

Thank you for the brilliant lessons and you sing beautifully , all the very best 👍🙏

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Matt 😁

[@Bevrinton]

@@DebbieBarretteyou’re very welcome 😀👍🙏

[@lj5899]

Really great cover of one of my all time favorites! (Plus you're playing one of Denny's finest!). Thank you, love your voice/guitar.

[@DebbieBarrette]

You know Zager guitars. That’s awesome! Thank you for your kind comment 😊

[@lj5899]

Yes, saving my pennies to someday get one (I also enter the drawing to win one every week but...). Curious to hear your opinion of the Zager easy-play. Thank you for the note, keep up the great content!@@DebbieBarrette

[@kathleenargerake1993]

Just beautiful, Debbie! Learned John barleycorn last year and hope to contact you for lessons! I'd love to learn your version of California Dreaming! Keep putting out videos, please! Oh, I'm 70 and been at it again for 3 years, after a 40 year hiatus! 🎶💕

[@DebbieBarrette]

Hi Kathleen! Thank you for your very uplifting comment! Great job learning John Barleycorn. I'd be very happy to help you out with lessons. Definitely contact me when you're ready! 😃

[@mojohansen8933]

Awesome cover, love your passion. I can feel this through your performance. Bravo. I learned it too, yus bowt time haa

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@mojohansen8933 thank you Mojo! Well done learning it! 😄

[@williamedison470]

Love it!! ❤ Great cover and thankyou for sharing your talent 🙏

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@williamedison470 thank you William! ☺️

[@bobdonkin9804]

A well executed song loved all of your work.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Bob! ☺️

[@jeromekovacik1198]

Hey Deb, Great lesson! Very good explanation of fingering on both hands. Nice voice as well!

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thanks for the great feedback, Jerome! I happy to hear the explanations are clear 😄

[@eduardocardenas2478]

Excellent thanks for sharing your talent ❤ And happy holidays 👍🙏👏🌹🥰

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@eduardocardenas2478 Thank you Eduardo! I appreciate your comment ☺️Same to you!

[@seanc5861]

Great work. I'm pretty certain that this is how Lightfoot played it (you're the only KZbinr I've seen that gets it right). And thanks for transcribing the instrumental section - lovely.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Sean! I really appreciate it!

[@frankmcdaniel65]

Thank you. This cover is a beautifully done. Best I've heard I believe. Could you do a cover and lesson for Love Me by Collen Raye? Thanks again. Love your voice and playing.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Frank! I appreciate your comment and song suggestion 😊

[@BBQLord.]

Amazing voice! And playing of course.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Darrell! 😄

[@jobarryderafera6063]

Thank you so much for sharing this lesson. I’ve perfected it in 2 days. One of the best songs ever written. thank you. Looking forward for you to feature “Beautiful” also by Gordy. thank you!

[@DebbieBarrette]

That’s great! Good practicing! 👏

[@dennisg.582]

2 thumbs way up!!!! Great cover, of this great song!!!!!

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Dennis! ☺️

[@cesars4945]

Bellisima interpretacion, preciosa voz. Me encanta

[@DebbieBarrette]

Muchas gracias, Cesar! ☺️

[@MootingTRD]

You sing very good n from heart❤❤❤

[@donatquinn9402]

Lovely version Debbie

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Donat!

[@tpbulle]

Rocky Horror Vibe in the background! Great Video, nice playing

[@DebbieBarrette]

LOL, that’s funny 😆 thank you! 😊

[@tpbulle]

@@DebbieBarrette I like your tutorials and your playing skill

[@mikemccann]

Hi, that was lovely. Ot gave me goose bumps too.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Mike 😊

[@darrenlynch2496]

Wow, so enjoyable thank you!

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Darren! So happy you enjoyed it!

[@gwohi]

Great lesson Debbie! Thank you!🤙🏽😁

[@DebbieBarrette]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@bibwillis3918]

Lovely! Thank you for sharing

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Bib! 😄

[@bprife]

May he rest in peace I was very saddened to hear about his passing. In fact, a coworker of mine told me about it and then later on, I heard about it. If you’ve ever played a 12 string guitar, he’s played one on several of his songs to including sundown and the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. You should do another performance of one of his songs as a tribute to him.

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@bprife Thanks for your reply, Billy. We are lucky enough to have had him around for so long. He kept performing even until the end. I've played a 12 string many times but never wanted to own one. I'll think about another of his songs to do. This one was definitely meant as a tribute.

[@scallywag8788]

Debbie, you're the best

[@andreasscheermann-pc2qv]

First: GOOSEBOMBS then:TEARS and with the interlude came the SHIVER 😂 lovely❤

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@andreasscheermann-pc2qv best comment ever! Thank you Andreas! ☺️

[@cruisernet]

I've always loved this song. And wanted to learn to play it. You played it very well and you sing it very well too. I also love rainy day people also from Gordon Lightfoot. Do you have a tutorial for that song too

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you! I’m glad to hear you find this tutorial helpful! I don’t have a tutorial for rainy day people but I’ll add it to my list 😁

[@cruisernet]

@DebbieBarrette oh thank you. I'll be on the lookout for it .

[@rickm4295]

Amazing !! Im on a Gordo kick right now. The picking pattern is what Im looking for and this version is more than adequate , its perfect !! Sub'd ....Ive got Sundown pretty much down pat but im on a fingerstyle mission and I wont stop until I have this one under my fingers.

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@rickm4295 Thanks for your comment, Rick! I look forward to hearing about your progress 👍🏻

[@cbhoy5527]

Brilliant ❤

[@jimibarnes9386]

Genial. Buenísima explicación. Thanks

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Jimi! I’m happy you like it 😄

[@georgefinn2054]

Beautiful.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you, George 😊

[@SecularAdvocate]

Perfection!

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you so much 😊

[@davidmack4495]

beautiful!!

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you David! Are you gonna try this one?

[@DSERINO2]

luv it thAnks 👍👍❤️

[@PhilDesmond]

Beautiful

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you, Mark ☺️

[@stormageddon8903]

Hi from Ireland Debbie. Thank you for the brilliant video. My favourite Gordon song. Have you ever covered Rainy Day People? John

[@DebbieBarrette]

Hi John, thanks for your comment! No I haven’t but I’ll add it to my list for future videos. Thanks for the suggestion 😁

[@stormageddon8903]

😁

[@1ddsung1]

Beautiful performance and great lesson…thank you! Do you teach private lessons?

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it! Yes, I give private online lessons.

[@1ddsung1]

Thank you, I’ve sent you an email.

[@ChiPadful]

Brava!

[@kbchef9205]

As a Canadian , I’d like to say. Thank you❤ Gordon would approve.

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you! I really appreciate your comment! ☺️

[@dankeck6230]

Hello. Great video. another song by Gordon Lightfoot that I would like to learn but can't find videos for is: The Pony Man. Its not so well known but it is a great song. Thanks

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thanks Dan. I appreciate your comment. I will add the Pony Man to my list 😉

[@dominicvillarreal7784]

You technically insanely talented makes me want to play n get better listening to you sing n play.. Do you have a lesson for The Song (IF) by David Gates the intro it's something I need to figure out ?

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thanks Dominic. I don’t have a lesson for that song but I’ll add it to my list. You’re always welcome to contact me directly for private lessons online. I’d be happy to help you!

[@sibusisogumede]

What a along you awesome 👌, you gave it like it is❤❤❤❤❤😊😊 you rock!!!!!.l just discovered you just now 😂

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Sibusiso! I appreciate your comments! ☺️

[@dominicvillarreal7784]

Awesome keep it up

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thanks Dominic! 😄

[@hollyr8788]

Great cover and looking forward to your lesson, nice guitar is that the Zager 50CE?

[@DebbieBarrette]

@@hollyr8788 Thanks for commenting Holly! Let me know how you like the lesson. You nailed it on the Zager 👍🏻😄

[@hollyr8788]

@@DebbieBarrette I have a ZAD20 planning to buy the 50CE, keep you posted on the lesson. TY

[@MillieWarhamcheckedandvetted]

You are talented ❤

[@DebbieBarrette]

Thank you Millie! 😊