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Banks Of The Ohio

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No Capo
N.C
I went into his prison cell
To write his story, if he'd tell
He spoke as tears, fell from his eyes
And he told me when, and how and why
And he said
I asked my Alove to take a Ewalk
EJust to walk, a little Aways
AAnd as we walked, then we could Dtalk
About our Afuture Ewedding Aday
N.C
But when she said, she could never be mine
I held a Aknife against her Ebreast
EAs into my arms she Apressed
AShe cried "my love, don't you murder Dme
I'm not Aprepared for EeternitAy"
N.C                         A  E  
Then only say that you'll be mine
EAnd in no others' arms enAtwine
ADown beside where the waters Eflow
Down by the ABanks of the EOhiAo
N.C                             A  E  
I started home 'twixt twelve and one
EI cried, "My God, what have I Adone?"
AI've killed the one I love toDnight
Because she Awould not Ebe my Abride
N.C
Well only say that you'll be mine
And in no others' arms entwine
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the Banks of the Ohio
Down by the Banks of the Ohio
A  E  D
Save my soul lord
Save my soul
There beside where the waters flow
Down by the Banks of the Ohio

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Banks Of The Ohio

by Dolly Parton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

No Capo

N.C

I went into his prison cell

To write his story, if he'd tell

He spoke as tears, fell from his eyes

And he told me when, and how and why

And he said

A E

I asked my love to take a walk

E A

Just to walk, a little ways

A D

And as we walked, then we could talk

A E A

About our future wedding day

N.C

But when she said, she could never be mine

A E

I held a knife against her breast

E A

As into my arms she pressed

A D

She cried "my love, don't you murder me

A E A

I'm not prepared for eternity"

A E

N.C

Then only say that you'll be mine

E A

And in no others' arms entwine

A E

Down beside where the waters flow

A E A

Down by the Banks of the Ohio

A E

N.C

I started home 'twixt twelve and one

E A

I cried, "My God, what have I done?"

A D

I've killed the one I love tonight

A E A

Because she would not be my bride

N.C

Well only say that you'll be mine

And in no others' arms entwine

Down beside where the waters flow

Down by the Banks of the Ohio

A E D

Save my soul lord

Save my soul

There beside where the waters flow

Down by the Banks of the Ohio

About Banks Of The Ohio Chords by Dolly Parton

Learn how to play Banks Of The Ohio by Dolly Parton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Banks Of The Ohio chords”, “Banks Of The Ohio guitar chords”, or “Dolly Parton Banks Of The Ohio chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Banks Of The Ohio chords and for experienced players who want accurate Banks Of The Ohio lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, A, E, D.

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