Terry Jack's version was the sentimental sanitised version. I think Rod Mckuen sang the original or a version of the original and the words are far more bitter. 'Goodbye Francoise my faithful wife - without you I'd have had a lonely life - you cheated lots of times but then - I forgave you in the end - though your lover was my friend' !!!!
And Honey - classic lyrics! 'Came running in all excited, slipped and almost hurt herself and I laughed til I cried'
have just realised what a sad childhood I had that I know these lyrics!