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 breast

As into my arms she pressed

She cried, "Oh Willie, don't murder me

I'm not prepared 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 between 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