Banks of the Ohio-Dolly Parton

[ti:Banks Of The Ohio] [ar:Dolly Parton] [al:Blue Smoke] [by:] [offset:0] [00:00.51]I went into his prison cell [00:07.43]To write his story if he'd tell [00:13.16]He spoke as tears fell from his eyes [00:19.04]And he told me when and how and why [00:24.82]And he said [00:26.29]I asked my love to take a walk [00:34.69]Just to walk a little ways [00:42.40]And as we walked then we could talk [00:50.54]About our future wedding day [00:59.19]But when she said she could never be mine [01:02.97]I held a knife against his breast [01:10.86]As into my arms she pressed [01:17.38]He cried "my love don't you murder me [01:24.37]I'm not prepared for eternity" [01:31.50]Then only say that you'll be mine [01:38.60]And in no others' arms entwine [01:46.10]Down beside where the waters flow [01:52.48]Down by the Banks of the Ohio [01:59.74]I started home 'tween twelve and one [02:06.75]I cried "My God what have I done " [02:13.76]I've killed the one I love tonight [02:20.81]Because she would not be my bride [02:29.53]Well only say that you'll be mine [02:37.56]And in no others' arms entwine [02:45.21]Down beside where the waters flow [02:52.13]Down by the Banks of the Ohio [02:59.43]Down by the Banks of the Ohio [03:21.68]Save my soul lord [03:24.15]Save my soul [03:27.47]There beside where the waters flow [03:34.82]Down by the Banks of the Ohio