Goodnight, Irene - Lead Belly

Irene goodnight Irene goodnight

Goodnight Irene goodnight Irene

I can see you in my dreams

Sometimes I live in the country

Sometimes I live in town

Sometimes I have a great notion

To jump into the river and drown

Irene goodnight Irene goodnight

Goodnight Irene goodnight Irene

I can see you in my dreams

Quit ramblin' and start gamblin'

Quit stayin' out late at night

Go home to your wife and your family

Sit down by the fireside bright

Irene goodnight Irene goodnight

Goodnight Irene goodnight Irene

I can see you in my dreams

You cause me to weep you

And you cause me to mourn

You cause me to leave my home

Goodnight Irene goodnight Irene

I can see you in my dreams