Wow, that is just good writing. Tells a riveting story, keeps moving, heroes and villains, innocent, or not so innocent caught up in the moment, corrupt but final justice. Unfairness of life.
Just wow, anyone who has not taken the time to listen and comprehend this ballad is missing a lot, IMHO.
I have listened to Rosemary Queen of Hearts at least 100 times and I still get chill bumps on my arms!
“Tangled Up In Blue” is similar in those regards. One of my favorites of his.