Here are the lyrics to the version I know: BANKS OF THE OHIO I asked my love to take a walk, Just a little walk, just a little way, Down beside where the waters flow, Down by the banks of the Ohio. CHORUS: And only say that you'll be mine, In no other's arms entwined, Down beside where the waters flown, Down by the banks of the Ohio. I held a knife against her breast As into my arms she pressed. She cried, "O Willie, don't murder me. I'm not prepared for eternity." I started home between twelve and one. I cried, "My God, what have I done? I killed the only one I loved, Because she would not be my bride." REPEAT CHORUS Down by the banks of the Ohio.
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