A A E I asked my love to take a walk E7 A To take a walk, just a little walk A7 D Down beside where the waters flow A E A Down by the banks of the old Ohio A E 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 A E I held a knife against her breast E7 A As into my arms she pressed A7 D She cried, "Oh Willie, don't murder me A E A I'm not prepared for eternity" A E 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 A E I started home between twelve and one E7 A I cried, "My God, what have I done? A7 D Killed the only woman I loved A E A Because she would not be my bride" A E 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