Thanks to everyone for trying. This is a song I used to sing along with when I went to university (many years ago). I now suspect it was an original by one of my classmates, because, try as I might, I cannot find it.
I still remember the melody. Some of the verses are:
Comfort me with apples. Torture me with tears.
Make up for the lonely nights and all the lonesome years.
Tell me that you love me. Pretend your love is true.
There have been so many others. There might as well be you.
Sing me pretty love words and I will do the same.
There have been so many others that didn't ask my name.