Now playing

Goodnight Irene

Chords

4.39 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
G    G7    C  C#dim  D    G
[Verse]
GLast Saturday night, I got Dmarried
DMe and my wife settled Gdown
GNow me and my G7wife have CparC#dimted
I'm going tDo take another stroll dowGn town
GIrene, goodDnight
DGoodnight, Irene, goodGnight
GGoodnight IG7rene
GoodCnight C#dimIrene
I'll Dsee you in my Gdreams
GSometimes, I live in the counDtry
DSometimes, I live in Gtown
GSometimes, I tG7ake a bluCe noC#dimtion
But I'll Djump into the river aGnd drown
IGrene, goodnDight
DIrene, goodGnight
GGoodnight IG7rene
CGoodnC#dimight Irene
I'll Dsee you in my Gdreams

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Goodnight Irene

by Jerry Lee Lewis

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#dim

[Intro]

G G7 C C#dim D G

[Verse]

G D

Last Saturday night, I got married

D G

Me and my wife settled down

G G7 C C#dim

Now me and my wife have parted

D G

I'm going to take another stroll down town

G D

Irene, goodnight

D G

Goodnight, Irene, goodnight

G G7

Goodnight Irene

C C#dim

Goodnight Irene

D G

I'll see you in my dreams

G D

Sometimes, I live in the country

D G

Sometimes, I live in town

G G7 C C#dim

Sometimes, I take a blue notion

D G

But I'll jump into the river and drown

G D

Irene, goodnight

D G

Irene, goodnight

G G7

Goodnight Irene

C C#dim

Goodnight Irene

D G

I'll see you in my dreams

About Goodnight Irene Chords by Jerry Lee Lewis

Learn how to play Goodnight Irene by Jerry Lee Lewis with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Goodnight Irene chords”, “Goodnight Irene guitar chords”, or “Jerry Lee Lewis Goodnight Irene chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Goodnight Irene chords and for experienced players who want accurate Goodnight Irene lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, G7, C, C#dim, D.

FAQ — Goodnight Irene by Jerry Lee Lewis

How do I play "Goodnight Irene" by Jerry Lee Lewis on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Goodnight Irene" by Jerry Lee Lewis on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Goodnight Irene" by Jerry Lee Lewis free?

Yes. The chords for "Goodnight Irene" by Jerry Lee Lewis are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Goodnight Irene" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Goodnight Irene" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Goodnight Irene"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Goodnight Irene" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Goodnight Irene" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Goodnight Irene" by Jerry Lee Lewis with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jerry Lee Lewis below.

What key is "Goodnight Irene" in?

The chords for "Goodnight Irene" show the original chord names (including G, G7, C, C#dim, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.