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The Banks Of The Ohio

from Songs Of Winter And Construction by The Vermeers

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I asked my love to take a walk
Just to walk a little way
And we did walk, and we did talk
All about our wedding day

Then only say that you'll be mine
And in no other's 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 the banks of sand
I plunged her in where she would drown
And watched her as she floated down

Then only say that you'll be mine
And in no other's arms entwine
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio

Returnin' home between twelve and one
Thinkin', Lord, what have I done?
I'd killed the girl I love, you see
Because she would not marry me

Then only say that you'll be mine
And in no other's arms entwine
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio

Then only say that you'll be mine
And in no other's arms entwine
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio

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from Songs Of Winter And Construction, released July 23, 2007
Traditional, arr. by M. Rasch

Matt Rasch - lead vocals, guitar, keyboard
Nik McLane - harmony vocals, mandolin
Brad Winkler - banjo
Ryan Cole - percussion

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Alt country meets indie folk pop meets rock 'n roll barn dance, The Vermeers have been doin' what they do since 2006!

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