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 fuggers, lovers, 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-hopin' and a-wishin', 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)