How to Play and Sing Iris by Goo Goo Dolls – My Way

Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls is one of the most emotional — and vocally demanding — songs of the ‘90s. In this video, I break down how I play and sing it as a solo acoustic performer, without wrecking my voice.

I’ll show you:
My tuning setup (not the original weird one!)
Simple chord shapes you can follow
Vocal strategies to hit the high notes with power and control
🎤 Whether you’re struggling with range, pitch, or emotional delivery — this video will help you make Iris work for your voice.

00:00 Intro
02:23 Tuning
04:32 The Chords
09:08 Chorus
10:25 Tips For Singing
13:04 The High Notes -How To Do It
20:33 The Interlude/Solo Section

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