The Banks Of The Ohio

The Banks Of The Ohio - Joan Baez & Friends

Written by：J Baird/Pd Traditional

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 her breast

And into my arms she pressed

She cried oh Willie don't 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 Ohio

I took walk just a little walk

I cried my God what have I done

I've 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 Ohio

Down by the banks of Ohio