Dirty Water

The Standells

(Ed Cobb)

        I'm gonna tell you a story

        I'm gonna tell you about my town

        I'm gonna tell you a big bad story, baby

        Aww, it's all about my town

        Yeah, down by the river

        Down by the banks of the river Charles   (aw, that's what's happenin' baby)

        That's where you'll find me

         Along with lovers, fuggers, and thieves  (aw, but they're cool people)

        Well I love that dirty water

        Oh, Boston, you're my home   (oh, you're the Number One place)

        Frustrated women   (I mean they're frustrated)

        Have to be in by twelve o'clock  (oh, that's a shame)

        But I'm wishin' and a-hopin, oh

        That just once those doors weren't locked (I like to save time for

                                                   my baby to walk around)

        Well I love that dirty water

        Oh, Boston, you're my home   (oh, yeah)

        Because I love that dirty water

        Oh, oh, Boston, you're my home   (oh, yeah)

        Well, I love that dirty water   (I love it, baby)

        I love that dirty water         (I love Baw-stun)

        I love that dirty water         (Have you heard about the Strangler?)

        I love that dirty water         (I'm the man, I'm the man)

        I love that dirty water         (Owww!)

        I love that dirty water         (Come on, come on) [fade]