Bank of the ohio

       C G 
       I asked my love to take a walk 
       G7 C 
       Take a walk, just a little walk 
       C7 F 
       Down beside where the water flow 
       C G C 
       Down by the bank of the Ohio 

       G 
       And only say that you'll be mine 
       G7 C 
       In no other arms entwine 
       C7 F 
       Down beside where the water flow 
       C G7 C 
       Down by the bank of the Ohio 

       G 
       I held a knife against his breast 
       G7 C 
       As into my arms he pressed 
       C7 F 
       He cried "my love, don't you murder me 
       C G7 C 
       I'm not prepared for eternity" 
       (repeat *) 

       G 
       I wondered home 'tween twelve and one 
       G7 C 
       I cried "my god, what have I done 
       C7 F 
       I killed the only man I love" 
       C G7 C 
       He would not take me for his bride 
       (repeat *)