If You Could Read My Mind Gordon Lightfoot Guitar Lesson

[@dougsmith8430]

WOW… OUTSTANDING LESSON! Thank you so much Larry! With Gordon having just passed away, I figured it was about damn time I learn this beautiful Classic! You are the only one I found that really catches the amazing Feel of this heartfelt Song! THANK YOU AGAIN LARRY! BTW, great voice as well. We have lost The Canadian Troubadour… but his amazing Music will live on. RIP GORDON…. ❤️‍🩹 🎶

[@bccoregon]

Good for you. Keep the music alive.

[@NicolasRao]

Very sweet natured teacher, who gives you the whole thing without holding back. So patient and caring. I love his style of teaching. A good man. GB Larry!

[@nextphase7481]

Larry, I can't thank you enough for providing this thoughtful and wonderful lesson of a timeless song. All of your work and efforts are still greatly appreciated, even almost seven years after you posted this.

[@jelau4851]

This is the most beautiful song ever composed and played by Gordon Lightfoot, thanks for showing .

[@jrcoffeyII]

Most beautiful song ever composed??? You really need to get out more.

[@jelau4851]

To each his own, as they say@@jrcoffeyII

[@ArtNewkirk]

This is the saddest song in the world. My dieing Fathr loves this song and it makes me cry now everytime i hear it now. Thanks larry, you did a great job.

[@bobboberan]

Those little tidbits of discussion is really something it goes farther than just the song you're teaching you're a great teacher it's appreciated

[@raymondjones4606]

Thank you Larry! You are the first and only one who ever did this right in my opinion! I've performed for years and can do it much better now! Ty again! ✌️💗🎶

[@jackhammer111]

I've been playing this for decades and I just learned about a dozen subtleties I didn't have. Like the 7th in that f# rooted D chord. I always figured the turn around was an overdub. Guess I should have given Gorden more credit than that. And I'm glad you added that big C with the add 9 in the chorus. About that song. It's one of those songs where the very first time I heard it I knew it was going to be a huge hit and make him very very famous. The chorus perfectly expresses a universal feeling. "Never though I could feel this way and I have to say that I just don't get it." Then it drills into the heart. "I don't know where we went wrong.. but the feeling's gone.. and I just can't get it back". All of us have had that feeling in our gut at some point. That's how to get famous. Express a universal feeling in your art. I have to admit there are times when I play this and when I come to that second line I have trouble keeping my emotions in check. I've got Wichita lineman down sot hanks again Larry.

[@janlimfueco8006]

Excellent tutorial Larry !!! After watching several lessons on this classic song, yours stand out for 4 reasons. First you have shown the " turn around tricks ", 2nd you have included those embellishments on chords G and C which makes this accompaniment sounds as close to the recording as possible. 3rd, you stressed the importance of strumming through that C chord to project emotion on that particular segment of the song and lastly you have demonstrated how to end the song the right way. Great voice too !!! Don't let a few detractors stop you from sharing what you know. Thank you and God Bless.

[@dougsmith8430]

Agree Jan!

[@ivanppillay914]

Take a bow, sir! Great playing, great tutorial.

[@imalivinintexas]

Larry - heaven is missing an angel. You are truly blessing each of us with a God given talent. So glad you do what you do!

[@davidholtz2910]

Excellent job Larry! You are a very talented guitarist and singer. Thank you for what you do. You are a wonderful person for helping others and sharing your talent so unselfishly. God Bless You.

[@ronaldpayne896]

Bravo Larry,saw G.Lightfoot live in 2014,at age 74,still going strong,your well versed as Gord plays with another guitarist,very nice melodies,and you did a fine job,Ol Gord would be proud,btw he has a very good sense of humour....

[@josephwaller834]

You continue to help my guitar playing and song expansion. Your love of music is so evident and appreciated.Many thanks Larry!

[@katgirl3000]

Thank you so much! I played acoustic guitar back then and wish that I could have learned this! Haven't played in lifetimes but maybe I can fufill a bucket list item! Wonderful!

[@Janicemaxwell]

After watching this several times I've come to the conclusion that this is the ABSOLUTE BEST LESSON of this song on the internet. For REAL. AWESOME lesson. Learned a few new tricks from you tonight Larry. THANKS.

[@keyboardpaulh9540]

Except it’s wrong

[@pkityrg]

Larry, you don't give yourself enough credit. You are a marvelous mentor. You have an amazing ability to break a song down with such clarity and ease. Thank you for sharing your wonder talent. sincerely Jay Elliot

[@jeebstheman1]

Hey, thanks for doing this one. My dad was a huge Gordon Lightfoot fan, and this is one of those songs I remember from my childhood. Thanks for the lesson!

[@urgulp]

Best tutorial on here. Your guitar just sings with beautiful tone. Thanks so much for your hard work!

[@blackmonarch1]

I've just stared playing the guitar and you have inspired me to get to learn this by heart, thank you sir your a star

[@rodkosub1320]

Paying attention, nice voice Larry

[@ONESNZER0S]

very nice tutorial, thank you......don't stop with sharing your knowledge, cheers Larry

[@philbrand8702]

Not only did you nail the way this song is played, your voice was spot on also. I had to leave the room when I started this video and as I was returning I would have sworn that you were playing with Gordon's vocals backing track! That wavering inflection in his singing is so distinctive and you had me fooled. Great job!!!

[@Monika048]

Larry, thanks for your patience and thoroughness. "Don't go changing" .....keep doing what you're doing. Kudos to you. I learn from you every time I tune in to your video lessons (scordatura or standard) .......... peace.

[@ToniMattTony]

RIP larry

[@jel4888]

I always thought this song was too slow, sad and sappy. But I heard it on the radio yesterday and can't get it out of my mind. Your lesson and cover are great and i really like the way you talk about the song. Thanks for posting these. I only know Gordon Lightfoot's "hits", but man can he strike a haunting mournful tone!

[@xxxxyz854]

Larry, thank you for the insight you provided for this beautiful song by Gordon Lightfoot.

[@abejacgot]

Many thanks to you for sharing this really nice lesson. I'm so very appreciative of you showing how to perform your songs. Looking forward to seeing more from you.

[@thumperr909]

being a child of the 70's I sure appreciated the lesson for if you could read my mind, I feel it was spot on, only wish that you may consider a little more insight to "Forever in Blue Jeans" thanks Larry

[@JRobert111111]

I don't even play the guitar but your calming voice and this beautiful song held my attention for the entire video. It would make an awesome video if you could play both guitar parts and sing the entire song for us all in a video sometime. Thank you!

[@lisaliz77]

Larry, Thank you so much for sharing of your time and talent. Love the turnaround ...Thanks for a great lesson!

[@agus57555]

I feel that this was THE BEST LESSON that you have given so far Larry! You were so very clear, descriptive and precise throughout the whole lesson.This was excellent Larry! I think you're getting more experienced and your lessons are a lot better each time! And by the way, you looked great in this video Larry! Your skin glowed and you looked really healthy and handsome here Larry ! I hope I didn't embarrass you, but I noticed it, and wanted to say something! : ) Thank you so much Larry!!!!!

[@coltspop]

First time on this channel Larry, you offer a concise simplified lesson on a such a great song. Wow, that Gibson has incredible tone!

[@stanleyderochea8524]

I appreciate any tutorial you give. I also appreciate you telling us what you tune to. You make the guitar look so easy and i like almost all of your covers. I wish you would do more tutorials, i have a long list of your covers that i wish i could play

[@timmyles314]

nice job Larry... I'm going to learn this song latter... I like how you present the subject. Great Job.

[@jeffreygoodin9643]

Very nice job...I will learn this

[@kevinefox2]

I think this is a great tutorial. Clean and concise and easy to follow.

[@auntoni51]

Larry~A true classic covered by the most genuine person I know~You do this song SO very well:)~~ione marie

[@romeroenrique]

Great Job Larry! don't wrapped up in peoples negatives comments. Don't bring yourself down to their level. Keep up the great job man! :D

[@darrenminter3304]

Brilliant tutorial!! Always wanted to learn this, grew up on Lightfoot songs and could never quite get this song as have no pinkie on right hand, learnt to cheat a bit over the years and after watching this ive cracked it in an hour brilliant, thank you so much man

[@getsmartpaul]

Hey Larry, Thanks for this in-depth lesson ! I'm gonna give it a try. This song has been a favorite since childhood. "Never thought I could feel this way.." Play on, LA Guy.

[@shanekeene1349]

Brother, I dig your teaching style. Rock. Solid. I hope you're still at it.

[@MikeWaltonVoice0ver]

Thank you Larry for all your videos on how to play cover songs on acoustic guitar. They are a great help. I also congratulate you on your technique and the quality of your voice. Keep it up. I am sure you are an inspiration to many.

[@richdibs]

A+ Larry ! Thanks for the lesson. I really really wish you'd publish more lessons!!

[@vanrijn1669]

Mighty fine guitar work. Your skills and presentations are inspiring. Thanks.

[@barrylyda4719]

Really great lesson. I’ve been trying for years and that simple intro you taught was the key. Thanks so much.

[@podline66]

Thank you very much !

[@randycousineau9274]

I have been following several guitar lessons. Now I follow you. Thanks Brow

[@JohnCrawfordSchoolOfMusic]

OK that was an excellent tutorial. Wanna point out one little thing though. When you were talking about the walk down from C (The part where it says I will never be set free). On the part where you play the B note on the a string and the D note on the beast strength you make reference to both of those strings being the fifth string. I knew what you meant and it was a good job playing but it was a little confusing right there. Other than that it was a really great tutorial and I enjoyed working with it thoroughly. I’ve been watching your videos for years and you are really talented. It was a really great tutorial man and I wasn’t trying to be negative but that was some feedback I thought I would throw in

[@Primaryinjection]

Love this video but that part was causing me confusion- thanks for pointing this out

[@jeanlau4988]

Thanks for doing this awsome song. GL is my all time songwriter hero, along with Croce and Taylor. all the best to you Larry

[@douglasmccannpiano]

the outro fall at 10 35 thank you,,,other tutorials too lazy to share... and you sing well kind sir,,,

[@jusgibs]

Very nice Larry! Thanks for taking the time to teach.

[@guyrodgers2708]

Thank you, Larry. I've always tried to play this in the key of A using A shapes. Using G shapes, finally it sounds right!

[@auntoni51]

Larry~This always has and always will be one of my FAVORITE songs~Even though I am not an artist like you, there is one thing I do know here~You teach with such skill, passion, and heart~I just know that you're driving, teaching and inspiring other artists~I Love how you sing parts of the song as you teach them~~ione marie

[@kensnyder5569]

Beautiful Larry... You make it simple thank you.

[@kevinbarnhart2795]

I like your lesson best. I been wanting to learn that song for decades but I never could figure out the fingerpicking method with the chord types. Thank you!

[@mdboucher]

Finally someone shows the correct version Thank you Larry !! Good teacher!

[@gdog461]

Thanks Larry for taking the time to teach....appreciate you

[@jimhenkel6681]

Nice Larry…I always pick up something from you to add to mine.

[@ks-ph1pt]

wow.. Absolutely awesome. I am learning this song now.

[@stanleyjay1114]

Thank You for posting. GOOD NIGHT!! REALY ENJOY IT!! PARTY ON!!

[@1taylorgibson]

Larry! You're a good man, and thorough! Nice job.

[@michaeldelaney3587]

Great work Larry, you are surely dedicated to your craft and are not afraid to step out of your comfort zone. One thing I tried was instead of striking the hammer on I would just maintain the pattern and hammer on as I strike the 4th string simultaneously, or slightly staggered sounds even better.

[@ronald1751]

Cool Shirt!! And lesson, of course. Thanks for posting. BTW, loved the Little River Band cover of Cool Change. You rock Larry, and renewed my interest in playing piano.

[@coyote1157]

Thank you man. Genius as always. Always loved this song. I play but always found this one a bit difficult. This tutorial has got me wanting to take another stab at it.

[@christopherguzzi1316]

Great tutorial. I've watched it several times and pick up little details as I'm learing the song. Does anyone use their thumb on the E, A, D strings instead of how it is shown here. The only reason I ask is because I learned finger picking with the thumb plucking the top three strings and first three fingers on the bottom three. I know it works any number of ways, but I'm just curious.☺

[@charliewest1221]

Top, top, man Larry!

[@tmo7734]

Great lesson, Larry. Best wishes and stay safe.

[@dfdprofessionalstandardstr5640]

Thanks for sharing...nice guitar!

[@jimdevivo9241]

I love a challenge...Great lesson..Thanks a lot...I'm trying to learn all the Lightfoot songs...

[@johnbatesowen9708]

Just perfect!! you have a fantastic voice

[@stacylangford2859]

Very nice! I tune a whole step down on my guitars also. I use a capo some. I came up with a campfire version, that was requested many times. I played this song many times, in my head, before I ever played with a version of it. Thank you very much for the video! I like the picking of those low notes, G and F

[@stevewoan6]

Excellent job sir!! Also, that is a beautiful Gibson acoustic you're playing, wow!

[@estebandejesus2015]

Just came across this Larry, great lesson. thanks. I am glad I watched until the ending, cause' one has to know there is a 2nd guitar -- doing fills between most of the lyrics -- for it to sound correct. But I will work the main part Gordon plays and melody, and figure with a few hours practice, I might get it down, the hammer-ons and pull-offs are essential. Haughty lyrics Beautifully written, and love the back-ground strings on Gordons masterpiece. peace brother.

[@mikematt4235]

Thanks for sharing with us Larry!

[@jasoneyes01]

Thanks Larry! A really good lesson and great song!

[@tdub200]

Kick ass lesson, thank you! Your Black Water cover inspired me to learn that one too.

[@RawRyeCovers]

Thank you taking the time to make this video. I find it really useful. Just by going through the video once I have got it.

[@rossparry6395]

Thanks for spending some extra time on the middle interlude and the ending sequence of chords - completes the song for me to enjoy. One of the better tutorials!

[@DamienAshorTV]

Great tutorial and what an amazing song.

[@src--ct2eh]

Thank you so much for posting everything you do - I love your taste in music and your playing style. I always feel inspired and come away learning a lot. Keep it up!!

[@aguilarxx]

Awesome Tab. The only spot on version available! thanks so much.

[@FOLKYOU100]

Wow, great lesson! Thank you very much

[@MrWeecha1]

very helpfull , keep it up , hope to hear more from you , thanks.

[@randym335]

I enjoy your videos and your lessons. They have inspired me to start playing again. thanks

[@KellyMark]

Great Lesson Larry!! From one of Canada's Best writers :) I have seen Gordon Lightfoot live and i am almost sure you are playing it the way he does! Thanks for showing me how it is played. As i have always played it with just chords and i have always want to learn it the way Gordon Lightfoot plays it .. Thanks again for a great lesson my friend :) Your Canadian Fan Kelly!

[@peterriding5519]

Thanks ! for your help with this song ! you have a great voice .

[@Freddy-JFL3000]

I’m just learning finger style and this was a big help. Thank you for the lesson 👍

[@daryljackiedunnegan5287]

Thank you Larry......., that was great and I did learn something...!!!

[@fergiesham]

Larry well done on this tutorial, its easy explained and sounds perfect!

[@gins8781]

Appreciate you including the second guitar part.

[@almason253]

I'm starting this today. Thanks for your help!

[@naramino1]

Always great stuff from you Larry. Thanks so much!

[@beemanrunning977]

Thanks Larry! Very well done. It will take me awhile but I think I can get it.

[@robme807]

Awesome Larry... Love your lessons!

[@jerryglasure8708]

Nice tutorial and good playing as always!

[@gregsgot]

Thanks a Larry, another great tutorial/lesson......

[@martymartmusic]

Very good tutorial, sounds great and holy crap that guitar is beautiful.

[@davidbaurkot4762]

Like the video and thanks for taking the time to post. I am an older beginner Dash would it be possible to be more specific on the picking pattern and exactly what strings you are hitting?

[@27359]

Simply beautiful, thank you.

[@fuzzysnuffles]

Been wanting to learn this for a long time. Having some difficulty on my own. I'm sure this will get me going better than I did on my own. Thanks!