"I Walk the Line" by Johnny Cash is a country song that speaks to the theme of loyalty and commitment in love. The narrator describes their determination to remain faithful and true to their partner, even in the face of temptation and adversity. The lyrics express the narrator's pledge to uphold their moral values and honor their commitment to their loved one by walking a straight and narrow path. The iconic refrain, "I walk the line," serves as a declaration of the narrator's steadfastness and devotion. Musically, the song features a steady rhythm and Cash's distinctive deep vocals, accompanied by twangy guitar melodies.
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4 4 4 -4 -4 -4 5 5 -4 4 I keep a close watch on this heart of mine 4 4 4 -4 -4 -4 5 5 -4 4 I keep my eyes wide op-en all the time 4 -4 5 -5 -5 -5 -6 6 -5 5 I keep the ends out for the tie that binds -4 4 -3 3 -4 4 -3 4
Be-cause you're mine, I walk the line
4 4 4 -4-4 -4-4 -4 5 5 -4 4
I find it very, very easy to be true 4 4 4 -4 -4 -4 4 5 5 -4 4 I find myself alone when each day is through
4 -4 5 -5 -5 -5 -6 6 -5 5 Yes, I'll admit that I'm a fool for you -4 4 -3 3 -4 4 -3 4
Because you're mine, I walk the line
4 4 4 -4 -4 -4 5 5 -4 4 As sure as night is dark and day is light 4 4 4 -4 -4 -4 5 5 -4 4 I keep you on my mind both day and night 4 5 5 -5 -5 5 4 -4 4 -4 And happiness I've known proves that it's right -4 4 -3 3 -4 4 -3 4
Because you're mine, I walk the line
4 4 4 -4 -4 -4 5 5 -4 4 You've got a way to keep me on your side 4 4 4 -4 -4 -4 5 5 -4 4 You give me cause for love that I can't hide 4 -4 5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -6 6 -5 5 5 For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide -4 4 -3 3 -4 4 -3 4
Because you're mine, I walk the line 4 4 4 -4 -4 -4 5 5 -4 4
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine 4 4 4 -4 -4 -4 5 5 -4 4 I keep my eyes wide op-en all the time 4 -4 5 -5 -5 -5 -6 6 -5 5 I keep the ends out for the tie that binds -4 4 -3 3 -4 4 -3 4 Be-cause you're mine, I walk the line
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