| I’m gonna tell you a story |
| I’m gonna tell you about my town |
| I’m going to tell you a big fat story, baby |
| Aw, it’s all about my town |
| Yeah, down by the river |
| Down by the banks of the river Charles |
| Aw, that’s what’s happening, baby |
| That’s where you’ll find me Along with lovers, muggers, 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 a-wishin' and a-hopin', oh That just once those doors weren’t locked |
| I like to save time for my baby to walk around |
| But I love that dirty water |
| Oh, Boston, you’re my home |
| Oh, yeah |
| 'Cause I love that dirty water |
| 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 Boston |
| (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) Ow |
| (I love that dirty water) Come on, come on |