On The Banks Of The Ohio

I asked my love to take a walk

To take a walk just a little walk

Down beside where the waters flow

Down by the banks of the old ohio

And only say that you'll be mine

In no others arms entwine

Down beside where the waters flow

Down by the banks of the old ohio

I held a knife against her brest

As ino my arms she pressed

She cried oh willie don't murder me

I'm not prepeared for eternity

And only say that you'll be mine

In no others arms entwine

Down beside where the waters flow

Down by the banks of the old ohio

I started home 'tween twelve and one

I cried my god what have I done

Killed the only woman I loved

Because she would not be my bride

And only say that you'll be mine

In no others arms entwine

Down beside where the waters flow

Down by the banks of the old ohio