BANKS OF THE OHIO

I ask 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.

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And only say that you'll be mine
in no other's arms entwine,
down beside where the waters flow,
down by the banks of the Ohio.
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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."

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And only say...
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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."

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And only say...
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