Banks Of The Ohio

I asked my love to take a walk
To take a walk, just a little walk.
Down beside where the water flows,
Down by the banks of the Ohio.

And only say that you'll be mine,
And 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 Willie, don't murder me,
I'm not prepared for eternity".

And only say that you'll be mine,
And in no others arms entwine,
Down beside where the waters flow,
Down by the Banks of the Ohio.

I took a walk, just a little walk,
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,
And in no others arms entwine,
Down beside where the waters flow,
Down by the Banks of the Ohio.