The Banks Of The Ohio (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

Chorus:

   And only say that you'll be mine
   And in no other arms entwined
   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"

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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."

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