I Walk the Line
Johnny Cash, 1956· Songs Well-Known in America · p.161
E B7 E B7 E
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine. I keep my eyes wide open all the time
A E
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
B7 E
Because you're mine, I walk the line (Bass walks up to A)
A E7 A E7 A
I find it very, very easy to be true. I find myself alone when each day is through
D A
Yes, I'll admit that I'm a fool for you
E7 A
Because you're mine, I walk the line (Bass walks up to D)
D A7 D A7 D
As sure as night is dark and day is light, I keep you on my mind both day and night
G D
And happiness I've known proves that it's right
A7 D
Because you're mine, I walk the line (Bass walks down to A)
A E7 A E7 A
You've got a way to keep me on your side. You give me cause for love that I can't hide
D A E7 A
For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide. Because you're mine, I walk the line
(Bass walks down to E)
E B7 E B7 E
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine. I keep my eyes wide open all the time.
A E B7 E
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds. Because you're mine, I walk the line
(Note: Player or Bassist should be hitting the 1 and 5 notes for E, A, and D keys respectively. Johnny Cash
hums to the 1-5 beat for a few seconds between verses to make sure he’s singing in the right key)