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 That's where you'll find me Along with lovers, fuggers, and thieves Well I love that dirty water Oh, Boston, you're my home Frustrated women Have to be in by twelve oclock But I'm wishin and a-hopin, oh That just once those doors werent locked I like to save time for My baby to walk around Well I love that dirty water Oh, Boston, you're my home Because I love that dirty water Oh, oh, Boston, you're my home Well, I love that dirty water I love that dirty water I love that dirty water I love that dirty water I love that dirty water I love that dirty water