I'm gonna tell you a story
 I'm gonna tell you about my town
 I'm gonna tell you a big bad story, baby
 Aww, it's all about my town

 Yeah, down by the river
 Down by the banks of the river Charles   (aw, that's what's happenin' baby)
 That's where you'll find me
 Along with lovers, fuggers, and thieves  (aw, but they're cool people)
 Well I love that dirty water
 Oh, Boston, you're my home   (oh, you're the Number One place)
 Frustrated women   (I mean they're frustrated)
 Have to be in by twelve o'clock  (oh, that's a shame)
 But I'm wishin' and a-hopin, oh
 That just once those doors weren't locked (I like to save time for
 my baby to walk around)
 Well I love that dirty water
 Oh, Boston, you're my home   (oh, yeah)

 Because I love that dirty water
 Oh, oh, Boston, you're my home   (oh, yeah)

 Well, I love that dirty water   (I love it, baby)
 I love that dirty water         (I love Baw-stun)
 I love that dirty water         (Have you heard about the Strangler?)
 I love that dirty water         (I'm the man, I'm the man)
 I love that dirty water         (Owww!)
 I love that dirty water         (Come on, come on) [fade