Olivia Newton John : Banks Of The Ohio

Lyrics for the Olivia Newton John song "Banks Of The Ohio" from their "Crystal Lady" album. Feel free to browse the rest of our Olivia Newton John lyrics here, or download the rest of our Crystal Lady lyrics.

Band: Olivia Newton John
Album: Crystal Lady
Song: Banks Of The Ohio

(traditional)

I asked my love to take a walk
To take a walk, just a little walk
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the ohio

And only say that you'll be mine
In no others' arms entwine
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the ohio

I held a knife against his breast
As into my arms he pressed
He cried "my love, don't you murder me
I'm not prepared for eternity"

I wandered home 'tween twelve and one
I cried, "my god, what have i done?"
I've killed the only man i love
He would not take me for his bride

And only say that you'll be mine
In no others' arms entwine
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the ohio