I'm not usually one to focus on the lyrics, but there's still nothing quite like a song that tells a compelling story. this gem reads like a poem or a parable but with a few clever rhymes and a catchy tune they successfully translated it into one of the greatest folk rock songs of all time. If the singer isn't your cup of tea don't forget to check out Bob Dylan's cover version, performed live acoustically at the 1973 benefit concert for people who sound like bob dylan.