I  WALK  THE  LINE    

BA1, Unit 8                                                                                                                                 Johnny Cash
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Accordion Notation
​Dots (or equivalent) per beat = 1
Either row (high):  Buttons 5-9
​Verse 1  (Note that line 3 requires you to stretch your little finger to reach button 9*)
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.6   .6      .6    :7*      :7*     .7*   .8*    .7      .7*    ::6~.
 I  keep    a  close  watch   on   this  heart  of     mine. 

.6   .6       .6     :7*     :7*  .7*  .8*    .7    .7*   ::6~.
 I   keep   my   yes   ide    o - pen   all   the   time.  

.6    .7*    .7   |  :8*     :8*   .8*   .9*    .8    .8*    ::7~.
 I  keep   the   ends   out   for   the   tie   that   binds. 

.6     .6*       .5*       ::5 ~.     .7*  .6     .6*    ::6~.
Be-cause   you're   mine,      I   walk  the   line.  

Embedded youTube VIDEOS

Eleven videos in various keys:  Ab=2    A=1   Bb=1   C,C#=1    F=3    G=3
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Key:  F (mainly)

Tempo: ~210 bpm.

Singer:  Johnny Cash

Posted by:  Johnny Cash

This is classic Johnny Cash, and is best played with bass guitar & drum accompaniment. 

There is an instrumental section in the middle that may be in the key of Eb (I'm not sure)?  The singing seems to be in the key of F.
Key:  C  from time 0 to o:54
         C# from 0:55 to 1:13
         C from 1:14 to 1:34  (instrumental)
         C# from 1:35 to End

Singer:  Leonard Nimoy

​Posted by:  Alessio Dharma
Key:  Ab

Singer:  Elvis Presley

​Posted by:  RareElvvisMusic
Key:   Bb

Singer:  Joaquin Phoenix

​Posted by:  fanshabs1

From the movie "I walk the line"
​Music begins at time 0:18
Key:   G 

Singer:   Sophie Hanson

​Posted by:  Sophie Hanson
Key:  G
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Tempo:  ~220 bpm

Accordionists:  Rob Hornett  & 
​                        Hector Awol
​                         of Australia

Posted by:  bertosvids
Key:  A
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Tempo: ~200 bpm 

Singer:  Avila

Posted by:  avila

Singing  begins at 18 s point.
Key:  F 

Tempo:  ~190 bpm

Singer:  George Jones

Posted by:  Elymer Boucher
Key:   F

Singer:  Richard From

​Posted by:  Christian Larsson
Key:  Ab

Singers:  Tom Jones, June Carter, Johnny Cash

​Posted by:  Coco Coco
Key:  G

Singer:  Juaner Dominguez

​Posted by:  Juaner Dominguez

Spanish version of song.

Background Lyrics, Info and Links 

Lyrics
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 find it very, very easy to be true.
I find myself alone when each day is through.
Yes, I'll admit that I'm a fool for you.
Because you're mine, 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 known proves that it's right
Because you're mine, I walk the line.

You've got a way to keep me on your side.
You give me cause for love that I can't hide.
For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide.
Because you're mine, I walk the line.

Composition:
Click here for background information on this Johnny Cash ballad.