This is a really tough nut to crack. First, since this was a poem before it was a song (as far as we know), we expect it to be translated as a poem, requiring closer fidelity to the imagery and tone--and for me the translation comes of as almost flippant, lacking the elegaic quality of the original. Of course, as Marion already says, this is encouraged by Brassens' light hearted melody, but overall, this is not my favorite.
Once more, I offer my appreciation to the Yodeler!
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