G D7
I asked my love to go with me,
G
Just to walk a little way.
G C
And as we walked, 'twas then we talked
G D7 G
Of our approaching wedding day.
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G D7
Then only say that you'll be mine
G
And in no other arms entwine.
G C
Down beside, where the waters flow
G D7 G
Down by the banks of the Ohio.
G D7
I held a knife against her breast
G
As gently in my arms she pressed,
G C
Crying "Willie, Oh Willie! Don't murder me
G D7 G
For I'm unprepared for eternity!"
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G D7
I took her by her lily white hand
G
And led her down where the waters stand;
G C
I picked her up and pitched her in
G D7 G
And watched her as she floated down.
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G D7
I started home 'twixt twelve and one
G
Cryin' "Oh my God! What have I done?
C
I've murdered the only woman I love
G D7 G
Because she would not be my bride.
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