Banks Of Ohio Chords

Standard (EADGBE)

I asked my lCove, to take a walk, to take a wG7alk, just a little wCalk.

Down besC7ide where the waters flFow, down by the bCanks G7of the OhiCo.

And only sCay, that you'll be mG7ine.

In no others arms entwCine.

Down besC7ide where the waters flFow,

down by the bCanks G7of the OhiCo.

I held a knife against her breast, as into my arms she pressed.

Willie, oh Willie, don't murder me, I'm not prepared for eternity.

And only say, that you'll be mine....

I started home 'twixt tvvelve and one, crying my god, what have I done?

Killed the only woman I loved, because she would not be my bride.

And only say, that you'll be mine....