I asked my love to walk with me,
just to walk a little way,
and as we walked 'twas then we talked
of our approaching wedding day.
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 took her by her lily white hand
and led her down
where the waters stand.
I picked her up and pitched her in
and watched her as she floated down.
Then only say that you'll be mine...