There's a lot of songs there, and thanks to all who've contributed so far; but none of them is the one I'm looking for, I'm afraid! (see first part of chorus I've quoted.) It's definitely not to the tune of "Cushie Butterfield" or "Five Hundred Miles", it has a unique tune of its own.

The song is a humorous one, and the last verse involves an encounter with the devil. Does no one remember it? (from about late 60s / early 70s, I think.)

Joan