Banks of the Ohio  
(TRAD.)



I asked my love to go with me
To take a walk just a little way 
And as we walked and as we talked
About our golden wedding day
   CHORUS:  Then only say that you'll be mine
            And in no others arms entwine
            Down beside where the waters flow
            Down by the banks of the Ohio
I asked your mother for you dear
And she said you were too young
Only say that you'll be mine
Happiness in my home you'll find (CH)

I held a knife against her breast
And gently in my arms she pressed
She said "Oh Willie, don't you murder me
I'm not prepared for eternity"  (CH)

I took her by her lily white hand
Led her down where the waters stand
I picked her up and pitched her in
Watched her as she floated down  (CH)

I started back twixt 12 and 1
Crying "My God, what have I done"
Killed the only woman I love
Because she would not be my bride  (CH)
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There are many versions of this song

(NOT written by Stephen Foster, recorded by durn near everyone, incl. 
Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Granpa Jones, Doc Watson, New Lost City Ramblers, 
and a whole buncha others)

source: rec.music.folk

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