Banks Of The Ohio

Then only say that you'll be mine

And no other arms you'll find

Down beside where the waters flow

On the banks of the Ohio

I asked my love to go with me

For a walk a little way

And as we walked oh well we talked

About our coming wedding day

Then only say that you'll be mine

And no other arms you'll find

Down beside where the waters flow

On the banks of the Ohio

I asked your mother for you dear

And she said that girls to be young

Only say that you'll be mine

Happiness in my home you'll find

Then only say that you'll be mine

And no other arms you'll find

Down beside where the waters flow

On the banks of the Ohio

I held her nigh against her breast

And gently in my arms she pressed

Now will you William do much more to me

Cause I am unprepared for eternity

Then only say that you'll be mine

And no other arms you'll find

Down beside where the waters flow

On the banks of the Ohio

I took her by her little white hand

And I dragged her down where the waters stand

I picked her up and then I threw her in

And watched her while she floated down

Then only say that you'll be mine

And no other arms you'll find

Down beside where the waters flow

On the banks of the Ohio

Then only say that you'll be mine

And no other arms you'll find

Down beside where the waters flow

On the banks of the Ohio