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 town
Sometimes I take a great notion 
To jump in 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
I love her till the sea run dry
But if Irene should turn me down
I'm gonna jump to river and drown

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

Stop rambling, stop your gambling,
Stop staying out late at night,
Go home to your wife and family,
And  stay by your fireside bright.

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