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Goodnight Irene Lyrics by Carl Perkins

Jet Propelled: The 1978 Comeback

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Irene good night Irene good night
Good night Irene Good night Irene
I'll see you in my dreams

Last Saturday night I got married
Me and my wife settled down
Now me and my wife have parted
I'm gonna take a little stroll downtown

Irene good night Irene good night
Good night Irene Good night Irene
I'll see you in my dreams

Some times I live in the country
Some times I live in town
Some times I take a great notion
To jump in the river and drown

Irene good night Irene good night
Good night Irene Good night Irene
I'll see you in my dreams

Quit your rambling quit your gambling
Stop staying out late at night
Stay home with your wife and family
And stay by the fireside of right

Irene good night Irene good night
Good night Irene Good night Irene
I'll see you in my dreams
Irene good night Irene good night
Good night Irene Good night Irene
I'll see you in my dreams

About “Goodnight Irene” by Carl Perkins

Read the complete lyrics to "Goodnight Irene" by Carl Perkins from the album "Jet Propelled: The 1978 Comeback". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, USA, Rock.

"Goodnight Irene" is performed by Carl Perkins. from the album "Jet Propelled: The 1978 Comeback" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Goodnight Irene", explore more songs by Carl Perkins using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Goodnight Irene" is credited to Carl Perkins. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Goodnight Irene" appears on "Jet Propelled: The 1978 Comeback".

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