A fine tutorial!
The lyricist is the unacknowledged genius in this case. One can imagine hours upon hours of introspection to come up with such fine lyrics. And so very ahead of their time. Others of the day, Jim Croche and Carol King would naturally bow to such a lyricist.
AH! Just did some research and the guy's name is Art Wholeflaffer. As well as being the president of the Funny Names Club of America, he also writes interview responses for Mariah Cary. next stop, the White House!
Russ