Deconstructor: The Eagle and The Hawk

John Denver is often thought of as being a slightly corny, nature-loving folkie. Fair enough. But he was also a brilliant songwriter whose song forms, rhyming schemes, and time signatures did not always follow music's well-worn trails. He was just as apt to wander unguided through his own musical woods. A perfect example is The Eagle and the Hawk.

Let's deconstruct this magnificent tune and see what makes it tick.