Banks of the Ohio

(arr. Jack Clement)



I asked my love to take a walk

Just to walk just a little way

Down beside where the waters flow

Down by the banks of the Ohio.



And only say that you'll be mine

In no other arms entwined

Down beside where the waters flow

Down by the banks of the Ohio.



I held my knife against her breast

As into my arms she pressed

She cried, ''Oh, please don't murder me,

I'm not prepared for eternity.''



And only say that you'll be mine

In no other arms entwined

Down beside where the waters flow

Down by the banks of the Ohio.



--- Instrumental ---



I started home tween twelve and one

I cried my God what have I done

I've killed the only one I loved

Because she would not be my bride.



And only say that you'll be mine

In no other arms entwined

Down beside where the waters flow

Down by the banks of the Ohio...