I asked my love to take a walk, to take a walk, just a little walk
Down the side where the waters flow, down by the banks of the Ohio

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And only say that you'll be mine, in no other's arms entwined
Down the side 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"

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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"

(chorus)

Down by the banks of the Ohio

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