[Verse 1: Rodney Crowell]
I'm back on board that '49 Ford in 1956
Long before the sun came up, way out in the sticks
The headlight showed a two rut roadway
Back up in the pines
First time I heard Johnny Cash sing I Walk The Line

[Verse 2: Rodney Crowell]
I got my thrill behind the wheel upon my daddy's lap
Grandpa rode co-pilot with a flashlight and a map
Cane pole out the window, it was in the summertime
First time I heard Johnny Cash sing I Walk The Line

[Hook 1: Johnny Cash]
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

[Verse 3: Rodney Crowell]
I never will forget that day, I know the time and place
It sounded like the whole thing came right down from outer space
I still can see those headlights and that dashboard in my mind
The first time I heard Johnny Cash sing I Walk The Line

[Hook 2: Johnny Cash]
I find it very very easy to be true
I find myself alone when each day's through
Yes I'll admit that I'm a fool for you
Because you're mine, I walk the line
[Guitar Solo: Johnny Cash]
Ah, skinny pack
(Mmmmmmmmmmm)

[Verse 4: Rodney Crowell]
All these long years later it's still music to my ears
I swear it sounds as good right now as anything I hear
I've seen the Mona Lisa, I've heard Shakespeare read real fine
Just like hearing Johnny Cash sing I Walk The Line

[Hook 3: Johnny Cash]
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

[Outro: Johnny Cash]
Because you're mine, I walk the line