I Walk the Line - 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 daddys 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

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

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

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