Banks of the Ohio

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I asked my love to take a walk
just a walk
just a little way
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 my knife against her breast
As into my arms she pressed
She cried Oh Willie
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 started home between twelve and one
I cried, My God
what have I done
I've 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