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 few notions, I want to jump overboard in a river and drown. Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene, I'll see you in my dreams One night I got married, now me and my wife settled down Now me and my wife are parting, I want to jump overboard in a river and drown.