Wow! Thank you so much, Dreamer.
Being that I have no knowledge of the Italian language (but I love the sound and expressivenss of it, whether in pop or opera), I'm going to have to try to learn the song 'parrot fashion', but it really helps to see the words in print.
I bought the record while on holiday in Diano Marina in 1975. The song brings back so many memories for us.
Thanks again for digging all this out for me.