"Goodnight, Irene" or "Irene, Goodnight," is a 20th-century American #folkStandard, written in 34 time, first recorded by American #blues musician #HuddieLeadBellyLedbetter in 1933. A version recorded by #theWeavers was a #1 hit in 1950. The lyrics tell of the singer's troubled past with his love, Irene, and express his sadness and frustration. Several verses refer explicitly to suicidal fantasies.
https://youtu.be/CX45pYvxDiA