1. I asked my love to take a walk,
with me, just a little way
and as we walked around she told,
oh, when would be our wedding day.

R: And only say you would be mine
in no others arms entwined,
down beside, where the water'sflow
down by thebanks of the Ohio.

2. I held the knife, against their breasts
and told her she is going to rest
down beside, where the water's flow
down by the banks of the Ohio.

R: And only say....

3. I drug her down by the water side
and told her she was going to die
and then I threw, her into drawn
and I watched her eyes, she flowed it down.

R: And only say....

4. I started home,
between twelve and one,
I cried oh Lord,
what have I done,
I murdered the only girl I love,
because she would not be my wife

R: And only say...