Banks of the Ohio

I asked my love to take a walk, Just to walk a little way And as we walked and as we talked Of our golden wedding day... Then only say that you'll be mine, In no other arms you'll find... Down beside, where the waters flow On the banks of the Ohio. I drew a sword across her breast. Gently in my arms she pressed Cryin' "Willy, oh Willy, don't you murder me, For I'm unprepared for eternity!" Then only say... I took her by her lily-white hand. I led her down, where the waters stand. I picked her up and I pitched her in And watched her, as she floated down. Then only say... I started back home 'twixt twelve and one Cryin' "My God, what have I done? I've murdered the only woman, I love, Because she would not be my bride." Then only say...