Goodnight Irene The Chieftains (Ft. Willie Nelson)

"Goodnight Irene," performed by The Chieftains featuring Willie Nelson, is a folk song released in 2002. It expresses themes of love, loss, and longing, as the narrator bids farewell to Irene, reflecting on heartache. The song features traditional instrumentation, blending folk melodies with emotional storytelling. Its cultural impact lies in its revival of classic Americana. #Folk

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
Ill 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
Ill 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

Previous Lyric Next Lyric