The chord progression is the same, as is the pulse--the melody mostly the same, but ends with a "folk" tag, rather than Pachelbel's-

The chord progression has been really popular, and shows up a lot of places--"One Tin Soldier" for instance--and really, when you get down to it, is basis of the "Mr. Bojangles" progression that used for so many songs--

If you can handle it emotionally, Art, PM me your email address and I'll bounce back an interesting metal guitar version of the maestro's grand work.