Actually, posting just the "sung" words rips the guts out of this classic masterpiece. It totally blows the brilliant timing and gags. It also destroys the enjoyment of the whole piece when you finally get to hear it, like 'spoiling' jokes by giving the punchlines in advance, or the ending of mystery novels or movies.

Which is why I didn't post "the words" in the first place. It really should be listened to. It also diminishes the piece, making it look like there are only two "verses", when the whole piece is about much more socially than just the sung words.

I note that there are 'complete pieces' of the item on the web in text form, but even that loses much.

It's really like someone asking "Where are all the jokes on Mudcat", when most of the best humour is contained in the middle of many otherwise serious threads, often as jokes only the educated in the various fields of music will appreciate.


Another rant from Robin
(Indignant Wordsmith!)