Banks Of The Ohio

	  		 

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I asked my love to take a walk 
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To take a walk, just a little walk 
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Down beside where the waters flow 
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Down by the banks of the old Ohio 

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And only say that you'll be mine 
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In no others arms entwine 
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Down beside where the waters flow 
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Down by the banks of the old Ohio 

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I held a knife against her breast 
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As into my arms she pressed 
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She cried, "Oh Willie, don't murder me 
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I'm not prepared for eternity" 

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And only say that you'll be mine 
      E7            A 
In no others arms entwine 
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Down beside where the waters flow 
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Down by the banks of the old Ohio 

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I started home between twelve and one 
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I cried, "My God, what have I done? 
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Killed the only woman I loved 
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Because she would not be my bride" 

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And only say that you'll be mine 
      E7            A 
In no others arms entwine 
       A7                    D 
Down beside where the waters flow 
            A    E              A 
Down by the banks of the old Ohio