Banks Of The Ohio Chords
by Joan Baez
Banks Of The Ohio by Joan Baez is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of A with a capo on the 2st fret. It uses the chords A, E, E7, A7 and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
A E
I asked my love to take a walk
E7 A
To take a walk, just a little walk
A7 D
Down beside where the waters flow
A E A
Down by the banks of the old Ohio
A E
And only say that you'll be mine
E7 A
In no others arms entwine
A7 D
Down beside where the waters flow
A E A
Down by the banks of the old Ohio
A E
I held a knife against her breast
E7 A
As into my arms she pressed
A7 D
She cried, "Oh Willie, don't murder me
A E A
I'm not prepared for eternity"
A E
And only say that you'll be mine
E7 A
In no others arms entwine
A7 D
Down beside where the waters flow
A E A
Down by the banks of the old Ohio
A E
I started home between twelve and one
E7 A
I cried, "My God, what have I done?
A7 D
Killed the only woman I loved
A E A
Because she would not be my bride"
A E
And only say that you'll be mine
E7 A
In no others arms entwine
A7 D
Down beside where the waters flow
A E A
Down by the banks of the old Ohio