FWIW, in both the Dougie MacLean solo version that Mr Happy just gave the link for and the Kathy Mattea recording with Dougie joining her on the chorus the 2nd halves of the 2nd and 3rd verses are juxtaposed (as in the "Kathy Mattea version" that alinact posted).

The lyrics work just as well either way.    I'm just wondering if either one is considered the "preferred" version.