The Brothers Four - Goodnight Irene lyrics

When I asked your mother for you She told me you were too young Now I wish I had never even seen your face Or heard your lying tongue So Saturday night I got married Me and my wife settled down Now me and my wife are parted I'm gonna take another stroll downtown Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene I'll see you in my dream Sometimes I live in the country Sometimes I live in town Sometimes I have a great notion To jump into the river and drown Oh, stop your carousin', stop you gamblin' Stayin out late at night Go home to your wife and family Sit down by the fireside, bright Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene I'll see you in my dream Goodnight Irene, goodnight Irene I'll see you in my dreams...