I asked my love to take a walk
just a walk a little way
as we talk about our future wedding day;
and when she told me she could never be mine
I pressed a knife against her breast
as into my arms she pressed,
she cried oh please dont murder me
I'm not prepared for eternety.
Only say that you be mine,
in no others arms entwine,
down besides where the waters flow,
down by the banks of the Ohio.
I started home between twelf and one,
I cried my god, what have I done,
I murdered the only girl I loved
because she would not be my bride.
Only say that youll be mine,
in no others arms entwine,
down beside where the waters flow
down by the banks of the Ohio.
down by the banks of the Ohio.

SUBMIT CORRECTIONS