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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 other's 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
 
And only say...
 
I wandered home 'tween twelve and one
I cried, my God
What have I done?
I killed the only man I loved
He would not take me for his bride
 
And only say...
Down by the banks of the Ohio