| I asked my love to take a walk to take a walk, just a little walk down beside where the waters flow down by the banks of the Ohio And only say that you'll be mine and in no other's arms entwine down beside where the waters flow down by the banks of the Ohio I held a knife against her breast as into my arms she pressed she cried aloud: "Don't murder me, I'm not prepared for eternity!" And only say... I walked alone in the setting sun I cried: "My God, what have I done? I've killed the only woman I loved because she would not be my bride!" And only say... |
