Johnny Cash - I Walk the Line

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D D F# A
E E G# B
B7 B D# F# A
G G B D

Capo 1

Intro
A – D – A – E – B7 –
E – – – : – – – –
Verse 1
B7 – E – B7 – E – A – E – B7 – E –
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
Because you're mine, I walk the line
Break 1
A – – –
Verse 2
E – A – E – A – D – A – E – A –
I find it very, very easy to be true
I find myself alone when each day is through
Yes, I'll admit that I'm a fool for you
Because you're mine, I walk the line
Break 2
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Verse 3
A – D – A – D – G – D – A – D –
As sure as night is dark and day is light
I keep you on my mind both day and night
And happiness I've known proves that it's right
Because you're mine, I walk the line
Break 3
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Verse 4
E – A – E – A – D – A – E – A –
You've got a way to keep me on your side
You give me cause for love that I can't hide
For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide
Because you're mine, I walk the line
Break 4
E – – –
Verse 5
B7 – E – B7 – E – A – E – B7 – E –
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
Because you're mine, I walk the line
Outro
E – – – x4
I practiced this song
I practiced this song by heart ♥︎
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