Lyrics:

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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 the waters arms entwined
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 that you'll be mine
in the waters arms entwined
down beside where the waters flow
down by the banks
- of the Ohio
I wandered home
'tween twelve and one
I cried My God
what have I done
I killed the only man I love
he would not take me
- for his bride
And only say that you'll be mine
in the waters arms entwined
down beside where the waters flow
down by the banks
- of the Ohio
- Down by the banks
- of the Ohio