Goo Goo Dolls - Iris Chords

[Intro]
Bm   Bsus2   G  Gmaj7  G
 
 
[Verse 1]
        D       Em         G
And I'd give up forever to touch you
         Bm            A           G
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
           D          Em          G
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
      Bm            A             G
And I don't want to go home right now
 
 
[Verse 2]
    D         Em            G
And all I can taste is this moment
    Bm        A               G
And all I can breathe is your life
    D         Em         G
And sooner or later it's over
       Bm            A        G
I just don't want to miss you tonight
 
 
[Chorus]
      Bm             A        G
And I don't want the world to see me
         Bm               A      G
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
     Bm           A          G
When everything's made to be broken
       Bm          A          G
I just want you to know who I am
 
 
[Interlude]
Bm   Bsus2   G  Gmaj7  G
 
 
[Verse 3]
        D               Em               G
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
       Bm        A             G
Or the moment of truth in your lies
     D          Em             G
When everything feels like the movies
          Bm            A           G
Yeah, you bleed just to know you're alive
 
 
[Chorus]
      Bm             A        G
And I don't want the world to see me
         Bm               A      G
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
     Bm           A          G
When everything's made to be broken
       Bm          A          G
I just want you to know who I am
 
 
[Instrumental]
Bm  Bm/A  D  D  Bm  Bm/A  G  G
Bm  Bm/A  D  D  Bm  Bm/A  G  G
 
Bm  Bsus2  G  G
Bm  Bsus2  G  G
Bm  Bsus2  G  G
Bm  Bsus2
 
G  F#m  G   Bm
G  F#m  Bm  Bm
G  F#m  Bm  Bm
 
Bm  Bm/A  G  G
Bm  Bm/A  G  G
Bm  Bm/A  G  G
Bm  Bm/A  G  G
 
 
[Chorus]
      Bm             A        G
And I don't want the world to see me
         Bm               A      G
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
     Bm           A          G
When everything's made to be broken
       Bm          A          G
I just want you to know who I am
   Bm             A        G
And I don't want the world to see me
         Bm               A      G
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
     Bm           A          G
When everything's made to be broken
       Bm          A          G
I just want you to know who I am
 
 
[Outro]
       Bm          A          G
I just want you to know who I am
       Bm          A          G
I just want you to know who I am
       Bm          A          Bm
I just want you to know who I am
 
 
[Coda]
Bm  Bm/A  G  G
Bm  Bm/A  G  G
Bm  Bm/A  G  G
Bm  Bm/A  G  G
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How to play "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls on guitar

[Introduction]
- Chords: Bm, Bsus2, G, Gmaj 7.
- Strumming: Begin with slow downstrokes to create a thoughtful mood.

[Verse 1.]
Chords: D, Em, G, Bm, and A.
- Strumming: Follow a down-down-up-up-down-up sequence. Maintain a
smooth and consistent rhythm.
- Nuances: Strumming harder on the lyrics "I'd give up forever to touch you"
can enhance the meaning.

[Verse 2.]
- Chords: D, Em, G, Bm, and A.
- Strumming: Stick with the same strumming pattern. Aim for smooth
transitions between chords.
- Slightly slow down "I just don't want to miss you tonight" to add emotion.

[Chorus]
- Chords are Bm, A, G.
- Strumming: Follow a constant down-up-down-up pattern. Increase strumming
intensity to meet the emotional apex of the chorus.
- Highlight the lines "I just want you to know who I am" with dramatic strumming.

[Interlude]:
- Chords: Bm, Bsus2, G, Gmaj7.
- Strumming: Use delicate downstrokes to create a reflecting ambiance.

[Verse 3.]
-Chords: D, Em, G, Bm, and A.
- Strumming: Follow the same pattern as the previous verses.
- Nuances: Emotionally deliver the lines "you bleed just to know you're alive"
while strumming.

[Chorus]:
- Follow the same pattern as in the first chorus.

[Instrumental]
- Chords: Bm, Bm/A, D, G, and F#m.
- Strumming: Use a free-form strumming pattern that allows for improvisation.
Keep it soft and reflective.

[Chorus]
- Emphasize lyrics with aggressive strumming.

[Outro]
- Bm, A, G are the chords.
- Strumming: Let each chord ring out and end with gentle downstrokes.
- For a moving conclusion, let the last Bm chord fade a little bit.

[Common Mistakes]
- Practice shifting chords gently and carefully to avoid speeding transitions.
- Strumming too forcefully: Adopt a gentle touch that fits the mood of the song.
- Timing: To keep a steady rhythm, use a metronome if needed.

[Song Facts]
"Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls was released in 1998 as part of the soundtrack for the
movie "City of Angels." The song's beautiful arrangement and poignant lyrics
helped it become well-known. The song examines themes of vulnerability,
love, and desire.

[Artist's Bio]
Goo Goo Dolls is an American rock band that started in 1986 in Buffalo, New York.
The band, led by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik, achieved worldwide popularity
with songs such as "Name" and "Slide." "Iris" is their most recognizable song,
demonstrating their flair for emotional rock ballads.