Dolly Parton - Banks Of The Ohio Lyrics
I went into his prison cellTo write his story, if he'd tellHe spoke as tears, fell from his eyesAnd he told me when, and how and whyAnd he saidI asked my love to take a walkJust to walk, a little waysAnd as we walked, then we could talkAbout our future wedding dayBut when she said, she could never be mineWell I held a knife against her breastAs into my arms she pressedShe cried "my love, don't you murder me'Cause I'm not prepared for eternity"Then only say that you'll be mineAnd in no others' arms entwineDown beside where the waters flowDown by the banks of the OhioI started home twixt twelve and oneI cried, "My God, what have I done?"I've killed the one I love tonightBecause she would not be my brideWell only say that you'll be mineAnd in no others' arms entwineDown beside where the waters flowDown by the banks of the OhioDown by the banks of the OhioSave my soul LordSave my soulThere beside where the waters flowDown by the banks of the Ohio
