I like Dick's playing and singing very much, but if you want a slightly different take on this song, seek out the Copper Family's version, which is in a somewhat ragged 5/4 time. This works well in unaccompanied singing,and has a very distinctive sound about it, but when accompaniment is introduced, it usually gets evened out into a more conventional 3/4 time. Each version has its merits.

Marje