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Johnny Cash Banks Of The Ohio Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 7.35/10 [20 votes]Album: Unearthed / Original Release Date: 2003-11-25Genre: CountrySong Duration: 4 min 06 sec
JOHNNY CASH
- Banks Of The Ohio Lyrics / with translationsI asked my love to take a walk
Take a walk just a little ways
And as we walked, along we talk
All would be our wedding day
And only say that you'll be mine
In no others arms entwined
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio
I asked her if she'd marry me
And my wife forever be
She only turned her head away
And had no other words to say
And only say that you'll be mine
In no others arms entwined
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio
I plunged a knife into her breast
And told her she was going to rest
She cried "Oh Willy, don't murder me
I'm not prepared for eternity"
I took her by her golden curls
And drug her down to the river side
And there I threw her into drown
And I watched her as she floated down
And only say that you'll be mine
In no others arms entwined
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio
And going home between twelve and one
I cried "Oh Lord, what have I've done?"
I've killed the only girl I love
Because she would not marry me
And only say that you'll be mine
In no others arms entwined
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio
Take a walk just a little ways
And as we walked, along we talk
All would be our wedding day
And only say that you'll be mine
In no others arms entwined
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio
I asked her if she'd marry me
And my wife forever be
She only turned her head away
And had no other words to say
And only say that you'll be mine
In no others arms entwined
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio
I plunged a knife into her breast
And told her she was going to rest
She cried "Oh Willy, don't murder me
I took her by her golden curls
And drug her down to the river side
And there I threw her into drown
And I watched her as she floated down
And only say that you'll be mine
In no others arms entwined
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio
And going home between twelve and one
I cried "Oh Lord, what have I've done?"
I've killed the only girl I love
Because she would not marry me
And only say that you'll be mine
In no others arms entwined
Down beside where the waters flow
Down by the banks of the Ohio
Facts about Banks Of The Ohio
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Banks Of The Ohio is written by Maybelle Carter.
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It is first released on November 25, 2003 as part of Johnny Cash's album "Unearthed" which includes 79 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, the 'Banks Of The Ohio' by Johnny Cash is about an uncontrollable love and murderous jealousy, while the river stands for the inexorable fate and the painful consequences of a person's deeds. The lyrics of the Banks of the ohio mainly focus on heartbreak, love, despair, and reflecting one’s thoughts. However, the song also highlights love, rejection, and violence along with regret. The lyrics include scenes of brutal violence and murder that are not appropriate for children.
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Banks Of The Ohio falls under the genre Country.
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Banks Of The Ohio song length is 4 minutes and 06 seconds.
Who wrote Banks Of The Ohio lyrics?
Banks Of The Ohio is written by Maybelle Carter.
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When was Banks Of The Ohio released?
It is first released on November 25, 2003 as part of Johnny Cash's album "Unearthed" which includes 79 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Banks Of The Ohio lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, the 'Banks Of The Ohio' by Johnny Cash is about an uncontrollable love and murderous jealousy, while the river stands for the inexorable fate and the painful consequences of a person's deeds. The lyrics of the Banks of the ohio mainly focus on heartbreak, love, despair, and reflecting one’s thoughts. However, the song also highlights love, rejection, and violence along with regret. The lyrics include scenes of brutal violence and murder that are not appropriate for children.
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Which genre is Banks Of The Ohio?
Banks Of The Ohio falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song Banks Of The Ohio?
Banks Of The Ohio song length is 4 minutes and 06 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Maybelle Carter
Record Label(s): 2003 American Recordings, LLC
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