AE
I asked my love to take a walk
EA
Just to walk, a little ways
AD
And as we walked, then we could talk
AEA
About our future wedding day
N.C
But when she said, she could never be mine
AE
I held a knife against his breast
EA
As into my arms she pressed
AD
She cried "my love, don't you murder me
AEA
I'm not prepared for eternity"
N.CAE
Then only say that you'll be mine
EA
And in no others' arms entwine
AE
Down beside where the waters flow
AEA
Down by the Banks of the Ohio
N.CAE
I started home 'tween twelve and one
EA
I cried, "My God, what have I done?"
AD
I've killed the one I love tonight
AEA
Because she would not be my bride
N.C
Well only say that you'll be mine
And in no others' arms entwine
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the Banks of the Ohio
Down by the Banks of the Ohio
AED
Save my soul lord
Save my soul
There beside where the waters flow
Down by the Banks of the Ohio
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