Banks Of the Ohio (Anglické písničky (směs))

G D 1. I asked my love to take a walk G just a walk a little way C as we walked along we talked G D G all about our wedding day. G D R: And only say that you'll be mine G and our home will happy be C down beside where the waters flow G D G down by the banks of the Ohio. 2. I held a knife close to her breast as into my arms she pressed she cried: oh Willie don't murder me I'm not prepared for eternity. R: 3. I took her by her lily white hand led her down where the waters stand there I pushed her into drown and watched her as she floated down. R: 4. I started home 'tween twelve and one I cried: my God what have I done I murdered the only woman I loved because she would not be my bride. R: 5. The very next morning about half-past four the sheriff came knocking at my door he said: young man come with me and go down to the banks of the Ohio. R: