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 into 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 took a walk, just a litter walk,

I cried, "my god, what have I done?

I 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.