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Musically, this song consists of Dylan alone on the ming. "Boots of Spanish Leather" is played, in the officially released studio recording, in the key of Ab Major ; Dylan probably effects this key by using a Capo on the first Fret and positioning his fingers as if he were playing G Major . The dominant notes in the guitar part seem to be what on a Piano is called " Middle C ," which in this song is the Major Third in the Tonic Chord ; and the D-flat immediately above "Middle C," which is the Perfect Fourth ; with the top note at any point in the song rotating between these two notes. Lyrically, "Boots of Spanish Leather" is "a restless, forlorn ballad for the ages and sages-a classic Dylan tale of two lovers, a crossroads, and the open sea..." (Trager 80). Most critics have not found it far-fetched to say that this song was written about and maybe to song "Blackjack Davey," which Dylan arranged and recorded for his 1992 album '' Good As I Been To You '', and in which footwear of Spanish leather also plays a significant role (Gray 657). Of note is this song's inclusion in the '' Norton Anthology of Poetry, 5th edition'', in the section titled "Popular Ballads of the 20th Century." Also of note, at least to Dylan fans, is that this is the ''only'' Dylan work in the ''Anthology''. Though performed live here and there since its composition, Dylan did not start performing "Boots of Spanish Leather" regularly until his Never Ending Tour began in 1988 . COVERS "Boots of Spanish Leather" has been covered by many musicians, including:
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