Banks of the Ohio

Intro: G
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I asked my love, to take a walk.
                     G
Take a walk a little way.
                            C
And as we walked, and as we talked.
              G  D             G
Of when would be   our wedding day.

         G                   D
And only say, that you'll be mine.
                     G
In no other's arms entwine.
                              C
Down beside, where the waters flow.
            G     D           G
Down by the banks   of the Ohio.

I asked her if, she'd marry me.
And my bride forever be.
She only turned, her head away.
And had no other words to say.

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I plunged a knife, into her breast.
And told her she was going to rest.
She cried oh Willie, don't murder me.
I'm not perpared for eternity.

I took her by, her golden curls.
And took her down to the riverside.
There I pushed, her in to drown.
And watched her as she floated down.

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I started home, between twelve and one.
And cried oh Lord what have I done.
I've killed the only, girl I love.
Because she would not marry me.

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