Banks Of The Ohio Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Cash
Banks Of The Ohio
Recorded by Johnny Cash
Written by Maybelle Carter
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I asked my love to take a
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walk
Take a walk just a little
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way
And as we walked
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along we
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talked
Of when would
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be
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our
wedding-
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day
And only say that you'll be
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mine
In no others arms en
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twined
Down beside where
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the waters
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flow
Down by the
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banks
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of the
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Ohio
I asked her if she'd marry
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me
And my wife forever
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be
She only turned
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her head
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away
And had no
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other
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words to
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say
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I plunged a knife into her
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breast
And told her she was going to
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rest
She cried oh Willy
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don't murder
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me
I'm not pre
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pared
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for
eterni
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ty
I took her by her golden
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curls
And drug her down to the river-
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side
And I there threw
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her in to
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drown
And I watched her
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as
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she floated
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down
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And going home between twelve and
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one
I cried oh Lord what have I've
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done
I've killed the only
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girl I
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love
Because she
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would
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not marry
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me
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FAQ
Who sang the the song Banks Of The Ohio?
- The song Banks Of The Ohio was sang by Johnny Cash.
Who is Johnny Cash?
- John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark all-black stage wardrobe which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black".Born to poor cotton farmers in Kingsland, Arkansas, Cash rose to fame in the burgeoning rockabilly scene in Memphis, Tennessee, after four years in the Air Force. He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash", followed by "Folsom Prison Blues", one of his signature songs. Alongside "Folsom Prison Blues", his other signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm", and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers like "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue", a duet with his future wife June called "Jackson" (followed by many further duets after their wedding), and railroad songs such as "Hey, Porter", "Orange Blossom Special", and "Rock Island Line". During the last stage of his career, he covered songs by contemporary rock artists of the time his most notable covers were "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails, "Rusty Cage" by Soundgarden and, "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode.
Cash is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. His genre-spanning music embraced country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel sounds. This crossover appeal earned him the rare honor of being inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.
