I Walk the Line
by Johnny Cash
[Verse 1]
F G F G
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine. I keep my eyes wide open
F Bb F
all the time. I keep the ends out for the tie that binds. Because
C F
you're mine, I walk the line.
[Verse 2]
Bb C Bb C
I find it very very easy to be true. I find myself alone when each
Bb Eb Bb
day's through. Yes I'll admit that I'm a fool for you. Because you're
F Bb
mine, I walk the line.
[Verse 3]
Eb F Eb F
As sure as night is dark and day is light. I keep you on my mind both
Eb Ab Eb
day and night. And happiness I've known proves that it's right.
Bb Eb
Because you're mine, I walk the line.
[Verse 4]
Bb C Bb C
You've got a way to keep me on your side. You give me cause for love
Bb Eb Bb
that I can't hide. For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide.
F Bb
Because you're mine, I walk the line.
[Verse 5]
F G F G
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine. I keep my eyes wide open
F Bb F
all the time. I keep the ends out for the tie that binds. Because
C F
you're mine, I walk the line.