"walk the line"

Posted by Bob on November 24, 2005

In Reply to: "Walk the line" posted by Bruce Kahl on November 24, 2005

: : Where does the phrase "walk the line" come from?

: Probably from:
: Johnny Cash Lyrics

: I Walk The Line 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

: 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

And for those of us old enough to remember The New Christie Milstrels and their parody version:

"I keep my pants up with a piece of twine,
I keep my eyes wide open all the time,
I keep myself quite willin' all the time,
Because you're mine -- please pull the twine."