Irene, goodnight Irene, goodnight
Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene
I'll see you in my dreams

Last Saturday night I got married
Me and my wife settled down
Now me and my wife have done parted
Gonna take another stroll downtown

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 the great notion
To jump in the river and drown

Irene, goodnight
Irene, goodnight
Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene
I'll see you in my dreams

Quit your ramblin' and quit your gamblin
Quit stayin' out late at night
Oh, stay home with your wife and your family
Sit down by the fireside bright

Irene, goodnight
Irene, goodnight
Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene
I'll see you in my dreams

I asked your mother for you
Told me that you were in bed
I wish to God I'd never seen your face
I'm sorry, I'm such a disgrace

Irene, goodnight
Irene, goodnight
Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene
I'll see you in my dreams