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C | G7 | C |
I asked my love | to go with | me, |
G7 | C | |
To take a | walk a little | way. |
C7 | F | |
And as we walked, | and as we | talked |
C | G7 | C | |
About our | gol | den wedding | day. |
Chorus:
Then only say that you'll be mine,
In no other arms entwine.
Down beside where the waters flow,
On the banks of the Ohio.
I asked your mother for you, dear,
And she said you were too young;
Only say that you'll be mine —
Happiness in my home you'll find.
I held a knife against her breast,
And gently in my arms she pressed,
Crying: Willie, oh Willie, don't murder me,
For I'm unprepared for eternity.
I took her by her lily white hand,
Led her down where the waters stand.
I picked her up and I pitched her in,
Watched her as she floated down.
I started back home twixt twelve and one,
Crying, My God, what have I done?
I've murdered the only woman I love,
Because she would not be my bride.
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