Johnny Cash – I Walk the Line

(Album: Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar! (1956))

It goes up 5 notes (a 4^th) each verse!

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine     A E7 A
I keep my eyes wide open all the time.          A E7 A
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds        A D A
Because you’re mine, I walk the line              A E7 A

I find it very, very easy to be true                   D A7 D
I find myself alone when each day is through D A7 D
Yes, I’ll admit I’m a fool for you                      D G D
Because you’re mine, I walk the line              D A7 D

As sure as night is dark and day is light         G D7 G
I keep you on my mind both day and night    G D7 G
& happiness I’ve known proves that it’s right G C G
Because you’re mine, I walk the line              G D7 G

You’ve got a way to keep me on your side    C G7 C
You give me cause for love that I can’t hide  C G7 C
For you I know I’d even try to turn the tide     C F C
Because you’re mine, I walk the line              C G7 C

[repeat first verse]