 In tandem with the slower tempo, the band dragged the syllables of each word out in order to emphasize the world-weariness of the song's lyric.Ultimately, McGuinn was dissatisfied with the recording of the song included on "Ballad of Easy Rider", feeling that it tended to drag within the context of the album.In addition to appearing on "Ballad of Easy Rider", the Byrds' 1969 recording of "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" can also be found on the compilation albums "The Byrds Play Dylan" and "The Very Best of The Byrds".