Gotta disagree with you about the "not meant for piano" bit. I think this song is perfect for the string box. Great electric, but better acoustic. It's a more personal atmosphere, and this is a personal song.
I don't think I've ever seen a single song covered so well by so many people. I've been trolling youtube for different cover styles.. piano, guitar, electric, acoustic... they are all amazing. I guess it says a whole helluva lot about the beauty of the song itself. But still, lots of great cov...
You know how people say that The Godfather is a perfect movie? I'm thinking that this is a perfect song.