Banks Of The Ohio - Bill Monroe
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I asked my love to take a walk
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To take a walk, just a little walk
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Down beside where the waters flow
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Down by the banks of the Ohio
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And only say that you'll be mine
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In no other's arms entwine
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Down beside where the waters flow
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Down by the banks of the Ohio
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I held a knife against her brest
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As into my arms she pressed
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She cried, "Oh, Willie, don't murder me,
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I'm not prepared for eternity"
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* Refrain
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I started home 'tween twelve and one
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I cried, "My God! what have I done ?
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Killed the only woman I loved
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Because she would not be my bride"
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* Refrain
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Banks Of The Ohio
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Bill Monroe |