I Walk The Line Lyrics - Houston Kid - 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 

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 

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 

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I never will forget that day, I know the time and place 

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 

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 

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 

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As sure as night is dark and day is light 

I keep you on my mind both day and night 

And happiness I've know proves that it's right 

Because you're mine, I walk the line 

Because you're mine, I walk the line