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I Walk the Line Chords

Johnny Cash Beginner Key of E 4 Chords 2 min read

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Key

E Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

E · A · B · D

I Walk the Line Chords – Guitar

Johnny Cash’s iconic declaration of fidelity and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Boom-Chicka Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand for the percussive “chicka” sound on the upstrokes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B7

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine

E B7

I keep my eyes wide open all the time

E B7

I keep the ends out for the tie that binds

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Verse 2

E B7

As sure as night is dark and day is light

E B7

I keep you on my mind both day and night

E B7

And happiness I’ve known proves that it’s right

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Verse 3

E B7

You’ve got a way to keep me on your side

E B7

You give me cause for love that I can’t hide

E B7

For you I know I’d even try to turn the tide

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Practice tip: Master the simple E to B7 chord change before adding the A chord; the bass note moves from the 6th string to the 5th string.

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Key

E Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

E · A · B · D

I Walk the Line Chords – Ukulele

Johnny Cash’s iconic declaration of fidelity and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Boom-Chicka Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand for the percussive “chicka” sound on the upstrokes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B7

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine

E B7

I keep my eyes wide open all the time

E B7

I keep the ends out for the tie that binds

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Verse 2

E B7

As sure as night is dark and day is light

E B7

I keep you on my mind both day and night

E B7

And happiness I’ve known proves that it’s right

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Verse 3

E B7

You’ve got a way to keep me on your side

E B7

You give me cause for love that I can’t hide

E B7

For you I know I’d even try to turn the tide

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Practice tip: Master the simple E to B7 chord change before adding the A chord; the bass note moves from the 6th string to the 5th string.

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Key

E Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

E · A · B · D

I Walk the Line Chords – Piano

Johnny Cash’s iconic declaration of fidelity and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Boom-Chicka Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand for the percussive “chicka” sound on the upstrokes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B7

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine

E B7

I keep my eyes wide open all the time

E B7

I keep the ends out for the tie that binds

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Verse 2

E B7

As sure as night is dark and day is light

E B7

I keep you on my mind both day and night

E B7

And happiness I’ve known proves that it’s right

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Verse 3

E B7

You’ve got a way to keep me on your side

E B7

You give me cause for love that I can’t hide

E B7

For you I know I’d even try to turn the tide

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Practice tip: Master the simple E to B7 chord change before adding the A chord; the bass note moves from the 6th string to the 5th string.

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Btap to play

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Key

E Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

E · A · B · D

I Walk the Line Chords – Banjo

Johnny Cash’s iconic declaration of fidelity and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Boom-Chicka Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand for the percussive “chicka” sound on the upstrokes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B7

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine

E B7

I keep my eyes wide open all the time

E B7

I keep the ends out for the tie that binds

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Verse 2

E B7

As sure as night is dark and day is light

E B7

I keep you on my mind both day and night

E B7

And happiness I’ve known proves that it’s right

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Verse 3

E B7

You’ve got a way to keep me on your side

E B7

You give me cause for love that I can’t hide

E B7

For you I know I’d even try to turn the tide

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Practice tip: Master the simple E to B7 chord change before adding the A chord; the bass note moves from the 6th string to the 5th string.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

Dtap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

E · A · B · D

I Walk the Line Chords – Mandolin

Johnny Cash’s iconic declaration of fidelity and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Boom-Chicka Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand for the percussive “chicka” sound on the upstrokes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B7

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine

E B7

I keep my eyes wide open all the time

E B7

I keep the ends out for the tie that binds

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Verse 2

E B7

As sure as night is dark and day is light

E B7

I keep you on my mind both day and night

E B7

And happiness I’ve known proves that it’s right

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Verse 3

E B7

You’ve got a way to keep me on your side

E B7

You give me cause for love that I can’t hide

E B7

For you I know I’d even try to turn the tide

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Practice tip: Master the simple E to B7 chord change before adding the A chord; the bass note moves from the 6th string to the 5th string.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

Dtap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

E · A · B · D

I Walk the Line Chords – Harmonica

Johnny Cash’s iconic declaration of fidelity and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Boom-Chicka Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand for the percussive “chicka” sound on the upstrokes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B7

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine

E B7

I keep my eyes wide open all the time

E B7

I keep the ends out for the tie that binds

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Verse 2

E B7

As sure as night is dark and day is light

E B7

I keep you on my mind both day and night

E B7

And happiness I’ve known proves that it’s right

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Verse 3

E B7

You’ve got a way to keep me on your side

E B7

You give me cause for love that I can’t hide

E B7

For you I know I’d even try to turn the tide

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Chorus

E B7

I find it very, very easy to be true

E B7

I find myself alone when each day is through

E B7

Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you

A E B7

Because you’re mine, I walk the line

Practice tip: Master the simple E to B7 chord change before adding the A chord; the bass note moves from the 6th string to the 5th string.