Intro: A|-------|-1-------1-1-3-5-|-6---1---6-6-5-3-|-1---8---1-1-----| E|-1-3-5-|-----1-----------|-----------------|-------------5-3-| C|-------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------| g|-------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------| A|-----3---3-------|-3---7---3-1-----|-----3-------3---| E|-1---------1-3-1-|-------------5-3-|-1-------1-------| C|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------| g|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------| Verse 1: C7 F I keep a close watch on this heart of mine C7 F I keep my eyes wide open all the time Bb F I keep the ends out for the tie that binds C7 F Because you're mine, I walk the line A|-------1-| E|-1-3-5---| C|---------| g|---------| Verse 2: F7 Bb I find it very, very easy to be true F7 Bb I find myself alone when each day is through Eb Bb Yes, I'll admit that I'm a fool for you F7 Bb Because you're mine, I walk the line A|-------1-| E|-1-3-5---| C|---------| g|---------| Verse 3: Bb7 Eb As sure as night is dark and day is light Bb7 Eb I keep you on my mind both day and night Ab Eb And happiness I've known proves that it's right Bb7 Eb Because you're mine, I walk the line A|-------1-| E|-1-3-5---| C|---------| g|---------| Verse 4: F7 Bb You've got a way to keep me on your side F7 Bb You give me cause for love that I can't hide Eb Bb For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide F7 Bb Because you're mine, I walk the line A|-------1-| E|-1-3-5---| C|---------| g|---------| Verse 5: C7 F I keep a close watch on this heart of mine C7 F I keep my eyes wide open all the time Bb F I keep the ends out for the tie that binds C7 F Because you're mine, I walk the line Outro: A|-3-------3-------3-------3---| E|-----1-------1-------1-------| C|-----------------------------| g|-----------------------------| This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
I Walk The Line chords by Johnny Cash
Suggested strumdown-up eighths
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d
2
u
3
d
4
u
Also works: all downs d d d d
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How to play I Walk The Line on ukulele
To play I Walk The Line on ukulele, strum the down-up eighths: d u d u. Expect a medium pace, around 108 bpm. You are playing it in Bb major. I rate the chords skilled, a fair middle ground. Mute the strings and hold a steady boom-chick rhythm.
7 ukulele chords used in "I Walk The Line" by Johnny Cash: Bb, Bb7, C7, Eb, F, F7 and Ab
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-3 and +4 are both easy.