I asked my love to go with me,
And take a walk a little way.
And as we walked, and as we talked
About our golden wedding day.

cho: Then only say that you'll be mine
And in no other arms entwine.
Down beside, where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio.

I asked your mother for you dear
And she said you were too young.
And only say that you'll be mine
and happiness in my home you'll find.

I held a knife against your breast
and gently in my arms you pressed,
Crying "Baby, Oh Baby! Don't murder me
I am unprepared for eternity!"

Goin down goin down down down down
Goin down goin down down down down

I took you by your lily hand
And led you down where the waters stand;
I picked you up and I pitched you in
And watched you as you floated down.

I started home 'tween twelve and one
Cryin' "My God! What have I done?
I've killed the only one that I ever loved
Because you would not marry me."

cho x2

Goin down goin down down down down