Banks Of The Ohio

Lyrics

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 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 Ohio I held a knife against her breast As into my arms she pressed She cried "oh Willy, 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 Ohio I wandered home 'tween twelve and one I cried, "My God, what have I done?" Killed the only woman I love 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 Ohio