[Verse 1]
Sometimes I lives in the country
Sometimes I lives in town
Sometimes I have a good notion
To jump in the river and drown

[Chorus]
Irene, goodnight
Irene goodnight
Goodnight, Irene
Goodnight, Irene
I'll get you in my dreams

[Verse 2]
Stop rambling, stop gambling
Stop staying out late at night
Go home to your wife and family
Sit down by the fireside right

[Chorus]
Irene, goodnight
Irene goodnight
Goodnight, Irene
Goodnight, Irene
I'll get you in my dreams
[Verse 3]
I asked my mother for you
She told me that you was too young
I wish, dear Lord, that I'd never seen your face
I'm sorry that you ever was born

[Chorus]
Irene, goodnight
Irene goodnight
Goodnight, Irene
Goodnight, Irene
I'll get you in my dreams
Irene, goodnight
Irene goodnight
Goodnight, Irene
Goodnight, Irene
I'll get you in my dreams
Irene, goodnight
Irene goodnight
Goodnight, Irene