Banks Of The Ohio chords by Joan Baez (Official Version)
Verse 1
B
B
B
B
F#7
I asked my love to take a walk,
B
To take a walk, just a little walk,
B7
E
Down beside where the waters flow,
B
F#
B
Down by the banks of the Ohio
Chorus 1
B
F#7
And only say that you'll be mine
B
In no others arms entwine,
B7
E
Down beside where the waters flow,
B
F#
B
Down by the banks of the Ohio
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Verse 2
B
F#7
I held a knife against her breast,
B
As into my arms she pressed,
B7
E
She cried, "Oh Willie, don't murder me
B
F#
B
I'm not prepared for eternity."
Chorus 2
B
F#7
And only say that you'll be mine
B
In no others arms entwine,
B7
E
Down beside where the waters flow,
B
F#
B
Down by the banks of the Ohio
Verse 3
B
F#7
I started home 'tween twelve and one
B
I cried, "My God, what have I done?
B7
E
I've killed the only woman I loved,
B
F#
B
Because she would not be my bride,"
Outro 1
B
F#7
And only say that you'll be mine
B
In no others arms entwine,
B7
E
Down beside where the waters flow,
B
F#
B
Down by the banks of the Ohio
Banks Of The Ohio
Joan Baez
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