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1. I asked my love to take a walk,
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   with me, just a little way
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   and as we walked around she told,
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   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...