Intro: A Verse 1: A I asked my love A E to take a walk E E7 To take a walk, E7 A just a lit+tle walk A Down beside A D where the waters flow D A Down by the banks E A of the Ohio Verse 2: A And only say A E that you'll be mine E E7 A In no o+thers' arms entwine A A7 Down beside A7 D where the waters flow D A Down by the banks E A of the Ohio Verse 3: A I held a knife A E against his breast E E7 As into E7 A my arms he pressed A A7 He cried "my love, A7 D don't you murder me D A I'm not prepared E A for eternity Verse 4: A And only say A E that you'll be mine E E7 A In no o+thers' arms entwine A A7 Down beside A7 D where the waters flow D A Down by the banks E A of the Ohio Verse 5: A I wandered home A E tween twelve and one E E7 I cried, "My God, E7 A what have I done?" A A7 D I've killed the only man I love D A He would not take me E A for his bride Verse 6: A And only say A E that you'll be mine E E7 A In no o+thers' arms entwine A A7 Down beside A7 D where the waters flow D A Down by the banks E A of the Ohio Outro: D A Down by the banks E A of the Ohio
