Well...I was thinking that it was maybe too long but actually it builds lovely to the end. It works without a big production but with the right production this would be a corker. It's great without and it is really well performed and I am glad you decided to rework it.
You have a very nice vocal and well thought out and delivered lyrics. The instrumental works, nice and simple and some percussion to get my feet a stomping.
It's a thumbs up from me
Darren