Intro: G G I'm back on board that '49 Ford in 1956 D Long before the sun came up way out in the sticks G The headlights showed a two-rut road C9 Way back up in the pines G D First time I heard Johnny Cash G 'Sing I Walk the Line' G I got my thrill behind the wheel upon my daddies lap D Grandpa rode co-pilot with a flashlight and a map G Cane pole out the window C9 It was in the summer time G D First time I heard Johnny Cash G G7 Sing 'I Walk the Line' Chorus 1: C I keep a close watch on this heart of mine G I keep my eyes wide open all the time C I keep the ends out for the tie that binds D7 Because you're mine G I walk the line G I never will forget that day, I know the time and place D Sounded like the whole thing came right down from outer space G I still can see those headlights C9 and that dashboard in my mind G D First time I heard Johnny Cash G G7 sing I walk the line Chorus 2: C I find it very very easy to be true G I find myself alone when each day is through C Yes I'll admit that I'm a fool for you D7 Because you're mine G I walk the line G All these long years later it's still music to my ears D I swear it sounds as good right now as anything I hear G I've seen the Mona Lisa C9 I've heard Shakespeare read' real fine G D Just like hearing Johnny Cash G G7 Sing 'I Walk the Line' Chorus 3: C As sure as night is dark and day is light G I keep you on my mind both day and night C And happiness that I've known proves that it's right D7 Because you're mine G I walk the line D7 Because you're mine C D G I walk the line