Banks of the Ohio
I asked my love to take a walk
Just to walk a little way
And as we walked, and as we talked
Of our golden wedding day
Then only say that youll be mine
In no other arms youll find
Down beside where the waters flow
On the banks of the Ohio
I drew a sword across her breast
Gently in my arms she pressed
Cryin 'Willy oh Willy dont you murder me
For Im unprepared for eternity'
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I took her by her lily-white hand
I led her down where the waters stand
I picked her up and I pitched her in
And watched her as she floated down
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I started back home, twixt twelve and one
Cryin 'my God, what have I done?
Ive murdered the only woman I love
Because she would not be my bride'
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