Goo Goo Dolls - Iris

How to play Goo Goo Dolls - Iris by Unknown on guitar

This is a great song to learn because the progression is simple, familiar, and rewarding to play. It has a steady, emotional feel that works well at a beginner pace, so you can focus on clean changes and a smooth rhythm.

You can stay mostly in open shapes with G, D, and Em, which keeps the left hand comfortable. The harder move to watch is any shift into Gm or Bm, since those barre shapes will take more finger pressure and accuracy. The opening G - D - Em - G is a good place to lock in the feel before moving on.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly and making each change sound clear. Then practice the barre shapes on their own until they feel steady, and finally put everything together at tempo. Keep your strumming relaxed and build speed only after the chord changes feel automatic.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.