Johnny Cash - I Walk the Line: Guitar Chords

Learn to play 'I Walk the Line' on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn I Walk the Line Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Johnny Cash

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform 'I Walk the Line' smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

          C7                           F
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
           C7                     F
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
           A#                         F
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
                C7               F
Because you're mine, I walk the line

           F7                    A#
I find it very, very easy to be true
          F7                           A#
I find myself alone when each day is through
            D#                  A#
Yes, I'll admit that I'm a fool for you
                F7               A#
Because you're mine, I walk the line

            A#7                      D#
As sure as night is dark and day is light
           A#7                      D#
I keep you on my mind both day and night
          G#                               D#
And happiness I've known proves that it's right
               A#7               D#
Because you're mine, I walk the line

              F7                     A#
You've got a way to keep me on your side
             F7                         A#
You give me cause for love that I can't hide
           D#                            A#
For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide
                F7               A#
Because you're mine, I walk the line

          C7                           F
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
           C7                     F
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
           A#                         F
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
                C7               F
Because you're mine, I walk the line


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A#

Guitar chord A#

A#7

Guitar chord A#7

C7

Guitar chord C7

D#

Guitar chord D#

F

Guitar chord F

F7

Guitar chord F7

G#

Guitar chord G#

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play 'I Walk the Line' on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for 'I Walk the Line' by Johnny Cash.

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