I was all prepared to make suggestions but PoppaGator came roller-skating in with all of them two days ago! I'm getting slow in my not-so-old age.

"Freight Train" was the first song I learned to fingerpick well. And, in learning that, I learned a lot of things which I could apply to other songs. So a hardy, hearty "YES!" to learning "Freight Train".

Several of Mississippi John Hurt's songs are done in C and, despite how grand they sound, some of them are relatively simple to play! "My Creole Belle" (easier than "Freight Train"!) comes to mind as the simplest. Also "I'm Satisfied", "Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor", "Since I Laid My Burden Down". All are in C.

As for barre chords, though many of the "elite" poo-poo the idea, I recommend that every fingerpicker learn to wrap his thumb over the top of the neck and use it to fret the big E string. This gives you more fingers to do other things with!

Don't push too hard as this can cause frustration, but remember, guitar playing is a joy! Go at a steady pace, keep on pressing on and you will see new worlds opening up in your hands.

You've given some excellent advice up above, fellows!

Ken