I asked your mother for you

She told me that you was too young

I wish to the Lord I'd never seen your face

Or heard your lying tongue



Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight

Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Irene

I'll see you in my dreams



Sometimes I live in the country

Sometimes I live in the town

Sometimes I have a great notion

To jump into the river and drown



Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight

Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Irene

I'll see you in my dreams



I love Irene God knows I do

Love her till the sea run dry

And if Irene turns her back on me

I'm gonna take morphine and die



Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight

Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Irene

I'll see you in my dreams

Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Irene

I'll see you in my dreams