Betsy :I think it is a great song.I would not have attempted singing this song when I first started singing.
In the same way I wouldnt have attempted a five part reel when I first started the concertina.
This is why workshops are needed,to offer singers help,in improving their performances,to help them with difficult and challenging songs.
unfortunately if singers dont go,they cant be helped.it also might help if they listened to my version,which although it is not perfect,[I can probably improve on what I have done] ,wouldnt be a bad guideline for aspiring singers .Dick Miles