Banks of the Ohio
I asked my love to take a walkTo take a walk, just a little walkDown beside where the waters flowDown by the banks of the Ohio
And only say that you'll be mineIn no others' arms entwinedDown beside where the waters flowDown by the banks of the Ohio
I held a knife against his breastAs into my arms he pressedHe cried: "My love, don't you murder meI'm not prepared for eternity"
And only say that you'll be mineIn no others' arms entwinedDown beside where the waters flowDown by the banks of the Ohio
I wandered home 'tween twelve and oneI cried: "My God, what have I done?"I've killed the only man I loveHe would not take me for his bride
And only say that you'll be mineIn no others' arms entwinedDown beside where the waters flowDown by the banks of the OhioDown by the banks of the Ohio