The lyrics of The Banks of the Ohio tell the story of a man making a rash decision regarding his lover and later coming to regret it.
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And only say that you’ll be mine
And in no other arms will twine
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio.
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I held a knife against her breast
And unto my arm she pressed
Crying “Oh Willie, don’t murder me
I’m not prepared for eternity!”
I took her by her lily white hand
And led her down where the waters stand
I picked her up and pitched her in
And watched her as she floated down.
I started home ‘tween twelve and one
I cried my God, what have I done?
Killed the only girl I loved
Because she wouldn’t be my dove.
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And only say that you’ll be mine
And in no other arms will twine
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio.
I held a knife against her breast
And unto my arm she pressed
Crying “Oh Willie, don’t murder me
I’m not prepared for eternity!”
I took her by her lily white hand
And led her down where the waters stand
I picked her up and pitched her in
And watched her as she floated down.
I started home ‘tween twelve and one
I cried my God, what have I done?
Killed the only girl I loved
Because she wouldn’t be my dove.
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The Banks of the Ohio videos
