(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 his breast
As into my arms he pressed
He cried my love, don`t you murder me
I`m not prepared for eternity
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
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