Banks Of The Ohio

Traditional


I asked my love to take a walk
Take a walk, just a little walk
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio

Chorus:
And only say that you'll be mine
And in no other's arms entwine
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio

I held a knife against his breast
As into my arms he pressed
He cried, "My love, don't you murder me.
I'm not prepared for eternity."

Chorus

I started home 'tween twelve and one
I cried, "My God, what have I done?
I've killed the only man I love
Because she would not be my bride."

Chorus