Banks Of The Ohio Lyrics

Banks Of The Ohio lyrics

(Traditional) 

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 his breast
As into my arms he pressed
He cried "my love, don`t you murder me
I`m not prepared for eternity" 

I wandered home `tween twelve and one
I cried, "My God, what have I done?" 
I`ve killed the only man I love
He would not take me for his 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