Olivia Newton-John - Banks Of The Ohio Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A,D keys to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram
Guitar C7 chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
[Opening]
I asked my [C]love to take a [G]walk
To take a [G7]walk just a little [C]walk
Down be[C7]side where the waters [F]flow
Down by the [C]banks [G7]of the Ohi[C]o
[chorus]
And only [C]say that you’ll be [G]mine
In no [G7]others’ arms en[C]twine
Down be[C7]side where the waters [F]flow
Down by the [C]banks [G7]of the Ohi[C]o
[verse 2]
I held a [C]knife against his [G]breast
As in[G7]to my arms he [C]pressed
He cried my [C7]love don’t you murder [F]me
I’m not pre[C]pared [G7]for eterni[C]ty
[chorus]
And only [C]say that you’ll be [G]mine
In no [G7]others’ arms en[C]twine
Down be[C7]side where the waters [F]flow
Down by the [C]banks [G7]of the Ohi[C]o
[Closing]
I wandered [C]home ‘tween twelve and [G]one
I cried my [G7]God what have I [C]done
I’ve killed the [C7]only man I [F]love
He would not [C]take me [G7]for his [C]bride
[chorus]
And only [C]say that you’ll be [G]mine
In no [G7]others’ arms en[C]twine
Down be[C7]side where the waters [F]flow
Down by the [C]banks [G7]of the Ohi[C]o
[F]Down by the [C]banks [G7]of the Ohi[C]o
How to play Banks Of The Ohio on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Olivia Newton-John - Banks Of The Ohio on guitar requires 5 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Banks Of The Ohio uses these transitions most often: G7 → C (13), C → G7 (7), and F → C (7). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - G chord transition.
1. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
2. G → G7 chord transition
To move from G to G7;
- Keep index finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 1.
3. G7 → C chord transition
To move from G7 to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
4. C → C7 chord transition
To move from C to C7;
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on G string fret 3.
5. C7 → F chord transition
To move from C7 to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Lift your pinky from G string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 3.
6. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
Banks Of The Ohio chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Banks Of The Ohio.
- Banks Of The Ohio includes 52 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Banks Of The Ohio contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Banks Of The Ohio connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → F: 16%
After G7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).- G7 → C: 69%