Goodnight Irene lyrics

Huddie Ledbetter, John Lomax)
Last Saturday night I got married
Me and my wife settled down
But me and my wife have parted
I`m gonna take another stroll downtown

Irene goodnight (goodnight Irene)
Irene goodnight
Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene
I`ll get you in my dream

Stop your ramblin`
Stop your gamblin`
Stop stayin` out late, late at night
Go home to your wife and your family
Sit down by your fireside so bright

Irene goodnight (Irene)
Irene goodnight
Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene
I`ll get you in my dream

I love Irene and I swear I do (yes)
Love `er, love `er, love `er, love `er, love `er
Love `er, love `er, love `er, love `er
Still the sea runs dry
And if Irene ever turns her back on me
I`m gonna take morphine and die

Irene goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Irene goodnight
Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene
I`ll get you in my dream

(Transcribed by ear; corrections requested and welcomed!
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