I ask my love to take a walk, to take a walk, just a little walk Down the side where the waters flow, down by the banks of the Ohio And only say that you'll be mine, in no other's arms entwined Down the side where the waters flow, down by the banks of the Ohio I held a knife against 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 entwined Down the side where the waters flow, down by the banks of the Ohio I wandered home between twelve and one, I cried my God what have I done I've killed the only man I love, he would not take me for his bride And only say that you'll be mine, in no other's arms entwined Down the side where the waters flow, down by the banks of the Ohio Down by the banks of the Ohio