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Banks Of The Ohio

This version of Banks Of The Ohio was released by Olivia Newton-John in 1971.

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I asked my love to take a walk
To take a walk, just a little walk
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio

And only say that you’ll be mine
In no others’ arms entwine
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio

I held a knife against his breast
As into my arms he pressed
He cried “my love, don’t you murder me
I’m not prepared for eternity”

I wandered home ‘tween twelve and one
I cried, “My God, what have I done?”
I’ve killed the only man I love
He would not take me for his bride

And only say that you’ll be mine
In no others’ arms entwine
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio

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Olivia Newton-John has released many songs over the years besides Banks Of The Ohio. Olivia Newton-John released songs from 1970 to 2007 spanning across albums like Toomorrow, If Not For You, Olivia, Let Me Be There, Long Live Love, Have You Never Been Mellow, Clearly Love, Don't Stop Believin', Come On Over, Making A Good Thing Better, Totally Hot, Grease, Xanadu, Physical, Two Of A Kind, Soul Kiss, The Rumour, Warm And Tender, Gaia: One Woman's Journey, Back With A Heart, Sordid Lives, -2, Indigo: Women Of Song, Stronger Than Before, and Christmas Wish. Decade Lyrics has over lyrics & songs by Olivia Newton-John.

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The lyrics to Banks Of The Ohio are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by Olivia Newton-John in 1971. Elements of the lyrics to Banks Of The Ohio are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by Olivia Newton-John and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for Banks Of The Ohio back when it was created.

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