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 old 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 old ohio
I held a knife against her brest
As ino my arms she pressed
She cried oh willie don't murder me
I'm not prepeared 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 old ohio
I started home 'tween twelve and one
I cried 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
In no others arms entwine
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the old ohio