I asked my love to take a walk, to take a walk, just a little walk.I asked my love to take a walk, to take a walk, just a little walk.I held a knife where the water is full, down by the banks of the Ohio.I held a knife against her breast, as into my arm she pressed.She cried, oh Willie, don't you murder me.I'm not prepared for eternity, only say that you'll be mine.In our home we'll happily be, down beside where the water is full, down by the banks of the Ohio.I started home between 12 and one.I cried to my God, what have I done?Killed the only woman I lovedBecause she would not be my brideOnly say that you'll be mineIn our home we'll happily beDown beside where the waters flowDown by the banks of the Ohio
