"walk the line"

Posted by Smokey Stover on November 25, 2005

In Reply to: "Walk the line" posted by Bob 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."

Walk the strait and narrow path. Toe the line. SS