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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 old Ohio |
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And only say that you'll be mine |
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In no others arms entwine |
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Down beside where the waters flow |
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Down by the banks of the old Ohio |
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I held a knife against her breast |
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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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And only say that you'll be mine |
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In no others arms entwine |
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Down beside where the waters flow |
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Down by the banks of the old Ohio |
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I started home between 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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And only say that you'll be mine |
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In no others arms entwine |
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Down beside where the waters flow |
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Down by the banks of the old Ohio |