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 old 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 old old ohio
I held a knife against her breast
As ino my arms she pressed
She cried oh wait don't murder me
I'm not prepeared for eternity
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 old ohio
I started home 'twixt twelve and one
I cried my god what have I done
Killed the only woman I loved
Because she would not be my bride
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
