I was just working on this for our song circle today, because Gordon will be here in Portland on Thursday! I've listened to his version.
I'm not trying to copy him, so I think it sounds really great if (based on the chords above in the key of C), the minor is used in the verse and chorus, and if the verse ends on F, and then goes right to G, and that the chorus ends on F. and then resolves to C after ending "morning." Just a thought! Also, try it in B-flat with G fingering (starts on high D and goes to low D), if you don't have a 12-string vocal range like Gordon.
Chris in Frozen Portland