Banks of the Ohio
I asked my love to take a walk Just a little ways with me And as we walked, we'd have a talk About our coming wedding day.
(chorus) And darling say, that you'll be mine In no other arms entwine, Down beside where the waters flow On the banks of the Ohio
I took her by her pretty white hand Led her down that bank of sand I pushed her in where she would drown Lord, I saw her as, she floated down
(chorus) And darling say, that you'll be mine In no other arms entwine, Down beside where the waters flow On the banks of the Ohio
Returning home about twelve or one Thinking "Lord, what have I done?" I killed the girl, I love you see Because she would not marry me
(chorus) And darling say, that you'll be mine In no other arms entwine, Down beside where the waters flow On the banks of the Ohio
The very next day at half past four The sheriff walked right to my door He said "Young man, don't you try to run You'll pay for this aw--ful crime you've done"
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