I took a walk, a little walk
Just a walk, a little walk
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio
And will you say that you'll be mine
In no other's arms entwined
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio
I took a knife out of my vest
And I held it up against her chest
She cried "Oh Willy don't you murder me"
Cause I'm not prepared for eternity
And will you say that you'll be mine
In no other's arms entwined
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio
I can't believe what I have done
I kilt the only, only woman I love
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio
And will you say that you'll be mine
In no other's arms entwined
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio *3