Banks of Ohio

            C                               G7                  C 
I asked my love, to take a walk, to take a walk, just a little walk.
        C7                     F                C    G7        C 
Down beside where the waters flow, down by the banks of the Ohio.

          C                   G7 
And only say, that you'll be mine.
                      C 
In no others arms entwine.
        C7                     F 
Down beside where the waters flow,
             C    G7        C 
down by the banks of the Ohio.

I held a knife against her breast, as into my arms she pressed.
Willie, oh Willie, don't murder me, I'm not prepared for eternity.

And only say, that you'll be mine....

I started home 'twixt tvvelve and one, crying 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....