Here is another version sung by a male narrator. This is the version sung by the Kossoy Sisters on their 1959 record "Bowling Green".


BANKS OF THE OHIO (from Kossoy Sisters)

I asked my love to take a walk
Only for a little way;
And as we walked, we'd have a talk
Of our approaching wedding day.

(chorus)
`Then only say that you'll be mine
And our home so happy be
Down beside some water flow
On the banks of the Ohio.'

I drew a knife across her breast
As gently in my arms she pressed
Crying `O Willie don't you murder me,
for I am unprepared to die!'

(chorus)
'Then only say that you'll be mine
And our home so happy be
Down beside some water flow
On the banks of the Ohio.'

I took her by her lily white hand.
I led her down to the river strand.
I punched her in where she would drown,
And stood and watched as she floated down.

(chorus)
`Then only say that you'll be mine
And our home so happy be
Down beside some water flow
On the banks of the Ohio.'

While walking home 'tween twelve and one,
Thinking of the deed I'd done;
I killed the girl that I loved best
Because she would not be my bride.

(chorus)
`Then only say that you'll be mine
And our home so happy be
Down beside some water flow
On the banks of the Ohio.'