C G
I asked my love to take a walk
G7 C
To take a walk just a little walk
C7 F
Down beside where the waters flow
C G C
Down by the banks of the Ohio
C G
And only say that you'll be mine
G7 C
In no others arms entwine
C7 F
Down beside where the waters flow
C G C
Down by the banks of the Ohio
C G
I held a knife against her brest
G7 C
As into my arms she pressed
C7 F
She cried Oh Willie don't murder me
C G C
I'm not prepeared for eternity
C G
And only say that you'll be mine
G7 C
And in no others arms entwine
C7 F
Down beside where the waters flow
C G C
Down by the banks of the Ohio
C G
I started home 'tween twelve and one
G7 C
I cried my god what have I done
C7 F
Killed the only woman I loved
C G C
Because she would not be my bride
C G
And only say that you'll be mine
G7 C
And in no others arms entwine
C7 F
Down beside where the waters flow
C G C
Down by the banks of the Ohio