BANKS OF OHIO

BANKS OF OHIO

I asked my love, to make 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 other arms entwine.
Down beside, where the water’s flow.
Down by the banks of the Ohio.

I held a knife ,against her breast.
As into my arms she pressed.
She cried, “ Oh willie, don’t murder me.
I’m not prepared for eternity.

I wandered home tween
Twelve and one.
I cried,” My god ! What have I done ?”
I killed the only woman I loved.
Because she would not be my bride.