Banks of the Ohio

I asked my love to take a walk
 To take a walk, just a little walk
 Down beside where the waters flow
 Down by the banks of the Ohio
 And only say that you'll be mine
 In no others' arms entwine
 Down beside where the waters flow
 Down by the banks of the Ohio
 I held a knife against his breast
 As into my arms he pressed
 He cried "My love, don't you murder me
 I'm not prepared for eternity"
 And only say that you'll be mine
 In no others' arms entwine
 Down beside where the waters flow
 Down by the banks of the Ohio
 I wandered home 'tween twelve and one
 I cried, "My God, what have I done?"
 I've killed the only man I love
 He would not take me for his bride
 And only say that you'll be mine
 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