I’ve heard it claimed that rhyme is a hindrance in poetry, getting in the way of communicating the point. I suppose that can happen, but I’d like to cite the unique, powerful rhyming scheme of this classic as a counter-example, as the rhymed phrases are exactly what drives the point of the song like a well-hammered nail:
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Wow…. thank you for proving a point… but REALLY thank you for helping me realize I hadn’t heard this song in oh…..30 plus years!! I just heard the first note and realized what I was in-store for. What a memory stimulator!!!
You, sir, are a good scout…
You’re most welcome! I actually hear it fairly often in rotation on the “Classic Rock” radio station that often is played at the plant where I work. I wish they wouldn’t wear out the same 20 or so tired old songs all the time, but I always enjoy hearing this one.