Nat “King” Cole

Irene good night
Irene good night
Goodnight Irene
Good night Irene
I'll see you in my dreams
Last Saturday night I got married
Me and my love settled down
Now me and my love are parted
I'm gonna take another stroll downtown

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

Sometimes I live in the country
Sometimes I live in town
Sometimes I take a great notion
To jump into the river and drown

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

Stop ramblin', stop your gamblin'
Stop staying out late at night
Go home to your wife and your family
Sit down by the fireside bright

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

Nathaniel Adams Coles (17 March 1919 – 15 February 1965) was born in Montgomery, Alabama and used the stage name Nat “King” Cole throughout his career as a jazz pianist and later as a singer.

Cole’s first mainstream hit was “Straighten Up and Fly Right” in 1943. Bo Diddley, who performed similar folk-based material said that song was a big influence on him.

In the late 40s, Cole began recording more pop-oriented material. His stature as a pop singer was cemented by hits like “Route 66”, “Mona Lisa” and “Unforgettable”. In the 50s, virtually every home had a copy of his Christmas album.

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