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Nel commento alla canzone di ieri Vincent mi ha consigliato di vedere il film su Johnny Cash con Joaquim Phoenix, cosa che farò appena possibile. Il genere mi piace molto. Approfitto del suggerimento e per la prima volta pubblico una canzone di Cash su queste pagine. Ho scelto uno dei suoi primi successi "I walk the line" incisa nel 1956 per la Sun Records, la stessa casa discografica con cui iniziò Elvis. Buon ascolto!

I walk the line (Johnny Cash)

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