I Walk the Line chords
by Johnny Cash- I Walk the Line was written by Johnny Cash. The song was recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis Tennessee on April 2, 1956 and released on May 1, 1956 from the album With His Hot and Blue Guitar.
- Music: Several key changes - starts in F Maj → Bb Maj → Eb Maj → Bb Maj → F Maj in 2/2 time at ~116 bpm
- Easier: Start in E Major → A Maj → D Maj → A Maj → E Maj.
- Chords: E, E7, A, A7, B7, D, G
- Capo: 1st fret if playing with the video (F Major).
Chart Legend
Numbered Circles: Fingers used to play chords O: Optional Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
I Walk the Line
Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key
Intro: 2/2
E F# G# A D A E7 B7 E
| Bass Notes | | 𝄎 | | 𝄎 | | 𝄎 | | 𝄎 | | 𝄎 | | 𝄎 |
1 & 2 & (I keep a)
B7 E
1. I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
B7 E
I keep my eyes wide o-pen all the time
A E
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
B7 E
Be-cause you're mine I walk the line | 𝄎 |
(Key Change)
A
| | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | 𝄎 |
(I find it)
E7 A
2. I find it ve-ry ve-ry ea-sy to be true
E7 A
I find my-self a-lone when each day's through
D A
Yes I'll ad-mit that I'm a fool for you
E7 A
Be-cause you're mine I walk the line | 𝄎 |
(Key Change)
D
| | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | 𝄎 |
(As sure as)
A7 D
3. As sure as night is dark and day is light
A7 D
I keep you on my mind both day and night
G D
And hap-pi-ness I have known proves that it's right
A7 D
Be-cause you're mine I walk the line | 𝄎 |
(Key Change)
A
| | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | 𝄎 |
(You've got a)
E7 A
4. You've got a way to keep me on your side
E7 A
You give me clothes for love that I can't hide
D A
For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide
E7 A
Be-cause you're mine I walk the line | 𝄎 |
(Key Change)
E
| | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | 𝄎 |
M-m-m... (I keep a)
B7 E
5. I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
B7 E
I keep my eyes wide o-pen all the time
A E
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
B7 E
Be-cause you're mine I walk the line | 𝄎 |
B7 E E
Be-cause you're mine I walk the line | ↑ |
(1& 2&)...Johnny Cash
Born: J. R. Cash on Feb 26, 1932 in Kingsland, Arkansas, U.S.A.
Died: Sept 12, 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A. (aged 71)
Music Styles: Country, rock and roll, folk, gospel
Active Years: 1954 - 2003
Profession: singer songwriter, guitarist, actor, author
