The light plucks and strums of a solemn guitar are joined by a tambourine, soothing mandolin, wandering flute, and the swell of strings. The song moves through several different instrumental interludes—as if chronicling the passage of a day—eventually shifting from a peaceful melody into a more celebratory tone. The mood is journeying, humble, and comforting, conjuring images of sleepy workers facing the dawn, squeaking carts rolling down dirt roads, and cozy taverns.