Charley Pride - Banks Of The Ohio lyrics

(spoken) I asked my love to take a walk Just to walk just a little way As we talked of our future wedding day And when she said she could never be mine (sung) I placed a knife against her breast As into my arms she pressed She cried oh please don't murder me I'm not prepared for eternity (chorus) Only say that you'll be mine In no other arms entwined Down beside where the waters flow Down by the banks of the Ohio [ mandolin - banjo ] I started home tween twelve and one I cried my God what have I done I've k**ed the only one I loved Because she would not be my bride repeat chorus