I asked my love
to take a walk
To take a walk
just a little walk
Dawn beside
where the water flow
Down by the bank of the Ohio
And only say
that you`ll be mine
In no other`s arms entwine
Down beside
where the water flow
Down by the bank of the Ohio

I held knife
againist his breast
As into my arms he pressed
He cried
My love don`t you murder me
I`m not prepared for eternity
And only say
that you`ll be mine
In no other`s arms entwine
Down beside
where the water flow
Down by the bank of the Ohio

I wandered home
tween twelve and one
I cried
My god what have I done
I`ve killed the only woman
I love
He would not take me
for his bride
And only say
that you`ll be mine
In no other`s arms entwine
Down beside
where the water flow
Down by the bank of the Ohio
Down by the bank of the Ohio