E 
Irene, I'm leavin' 
 
Yes, Irene, I'm leavin' 
                     A7 A A7 
But, Irene, don't be grievin' 
                         E 
It's just time to get on board 
 
E 
I'm goin' to meet him 
 
Meet my lord in heaven 
                  A7 A A7 
Ain't no time for packin' 
                         E 
It's just time to get on board 
 
B7 
When he comes a-callin' 
                                      E 
Ain't nothin' you can do but turn and go 
 
Solo -  E A7 A E B7 E 
 
E 
I'm goin' to heaven 
 
Yes, I'm goin' to heaven 
      A7 A A7 
Like a 747 
             E 
Flown by the lord 
 
B7 
When he comes a-callin' 
                                      E 
Ain't nothin' you can do but turn and go 
 
E 
Irene, I'm leavin' 
 
Yes, Irene, I'm leavin' 
 
Yes, Irene, I'm leavin' 
 
Yes, Irene, I'm leavin'