Goodnight Irene

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 into the river and drown

I asked your mother for you

She told me you was too young

I wish to God I'd never seen your face

I'm sorry you ever was born

You caused me to weep you caused me to mourn

You caused me to leave my home

But the very last words I heard her say

Was please sing me one more song