Goodnight, Irene

I asked your mother for you

She told me that you were too young

I wish, dear Lord, I'd never seen your face

I'm sorry you ever were born

Irene, Goodnight

Irene, Goodnight

Goodnight, Irene, Goodnight, Irene

I'll kiss you in my dreams

Sometimes I live in the country

Sometimes I live in town

Sometimes I get the notion

To jump in the river and drown

Irene, Goodnight

Irene, Goodnight

Goodnight, Irene, Goodnight, Irene

I'll kiss you in my dreams

I love Irene, God knows I do

Love her till the sea runs dry

If Irene turns her back on me

I'm gonna drink until I die

Irene, Goodnight

Irene, Goodnight

Goodnight, Irene, Goodnight, Irene

I'll kiss you in my dreams

Goodnight, Irene, Goodnight, Irene

I'll kiss you in my dreams