1. 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. Refrain: And only say that you'll be mine in no other's arms entwine, down beside where the waters flow, down by the banks of the Ohio. 2. I held a knife against her breast as into my arms she pressed, she cried, "Oh, Willie, don't murder me, I'm not prepared for eternity." Refrain: 3. Returning home 'tween twelve and one, I cried, "My God! What have I done? I'd killed the girl I loved, you see, Because she would not marry me." Refrain:
