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)