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 Then only say that you'll be mine In no others arms entwine Down beside where the waters flow Down by the banks of the Ohio I held a knife (I held a knife) against his breast And into my arms, he pressed He cried, "My love, don't murder me I'm not prepared for eternity" Then only say that you'll be mine In no others arms entwine Down beside where the waters flow Down by the banks of the Ohio I wandered home, 'tween, 12 and one I cried, "My God, what have I done?" I killed the only man I loved He would not take me for his bride Then only say that you'll be mine In no others arms entwine Down beside where the waters flow Down by the banks of the Ohio Then only say (then only say) that you'll be mine (you'll be mine) In no others arms entwine Down beside (down beside) where the waters flow Down by the banks of the Ohio Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh