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I Walk The Line Chords & Guitar Lesson

Welcome to my second Walk The Line guitar lessons with chords. This version features 5 chords including the tricky B7 chord. If you are looking for an easier beginner version with only 3 chords (A D & E) you can find that lesson here.

In this version, we are going to be playing it just like Johnny Cash does with a Capo on the 1st fret. This helps to eliminate the need for a lot of barre chords.

Let check it out!

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I Walk The Line Guitar Chords:

I Walk The Line Strumming Patterns:

Easier Strumming:
1  2  3+  4
D D DU  D

Late Beginner Strumming: This will sound more like the song.
1 + a  2 + a  3 + a  4 + a
DDU  DD U  DD U  DD U

And if you want to get super fancy, you can throw in alternating bass notes on the down beat as shown below.

1 + a  2 + a  3 + a  4 + a
BDU  BD U  BD U  BD U

Fun Intro:

I Walk The Line Intro TAB

I Walk The Line Guitar Lesson:

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I Walk The Line Chord Chart:

Capo 1st Fret - Please note that song chords are only 2 beats marked by a (2/4)

INTRO:
A D A E B7
E E E E E(2/4)

VERSE:
                  B7                                                    E
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
                      B7                                       E
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
                      A                                             E
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
                                 B7                         E       A A A A
Because you're mine, I walk the line

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

VERSE:
                       A                                          D
As sure as night is dark and day is light
                      A                                                  D
I keep you on my mind both day and night
                       G                                                         D
And happiness I've known proves that it's right
                                  A                         D        A A A A (2/4)
Because you're mine, I walk the line

VERSE:
                           E                                             A
You've got a way to keep me on your side
                             E                                            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
                                 E                           A      E E E E E(2/4)
Because you're mine, I walk the line

VERSE:
                   B7                                                   E
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
                      B7                                       E
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
                       A                                            E
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
                                B7                          E        E E E(hold)
Because you're mine, I walk the line

This file is the author’s own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It’s intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.

We do not distribute printable chord and lyrics charts. These charts are here only to support online learning. We highly recommend buying music from Hal Leonard or a reputable online sheet music store.

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