Johnny Cash Quotes About Love, the gravel-throated bard who sang of love’s highs and lows, lit up the world with “Love is a burning thing”—a testament to his fiery devotion. From his tender vows to his wild duets, he’s the poet of love’s rugged truth. Below are 30 authentic Johnny Cash quotes about love—sourced from songs, interviews, and statements—organized into categories that hum with his heartfelt grit. No tweaks, just Cash’s pure flame!
Love’s Burning Passion
- “Love is a burning thing.” (“Ring of Fire,” Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash, 1963)
- “I fell into a burning ring of fire.” (“Ring of Fire,” Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash, 1963)
- “The taste of love is sweet when hearts like ours meet.” (“Ring of Fire,” Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash, 1963)
- “I fell for you like a child.” (“Ring of Fire,” Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash, 1963)
- “I keep a close watch on this heart of mine.” (“I Walk the Line,” With His Hot and Blue Guitar, 1957)
- “I walk the line because you’re mine.” (“I Walk the Line,” With His Hot and Blue Guitar, 1957)
- “I find it very, very easy to be true.” (“I Walk the Line,” With His Hot and Blue Guitar, 1957)
- “Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you.” (“I Walk the Line,” With His Hot and Blue Guitar, 1957)
- “You give me cause for love that I can’t hide.” (“I Walk the Line,” With His Hot and Blue Guitar, 1957)
- “I’d go through hell to keep you mine.” (“Flesh and Blood,” I Walk the Line Soundtrack, 1970)
Tender Devotion
- “You’re the nearest thing to heaven that I’ve ever been.” (“The Nearest Thing to Heaven,” Country Boy, 1957)
- “You’re my sunshine in the darkest days.” (“You Are My Sunshine,” Unearthed, 2003)
- “I’d love to wear a rainbow every day.” (“Man in Black,” Man in Black, 1971)
- “I’m leaving now—but I’ll be back for you.” (“Ballad of a Teenage Queen,” Sings the Songs That Made Him Famous, 1958)
- “You’re my reason for livin’—you’re my everything!” (“You’re My Baby,” Rockabilly Blues, 1980)
- “My heart’s been true since I met you.” (“Flesh and Blood,” I Walk the Line Soundtrack, 1970)
- “You’re my baby—you’re my pet.” (“Ballad of a Teenage Queen,” Sings the Songs That Made Him Famous, 1958)
- “I’ve got you to hold me tight—through the long, long night!” (“Kate,” The Adventures of Johnny Cash, 1982)
- “June’s my heart—she’s my whole world!” (Interview, Larry King Live, November 26, 2002)
- “June’s my angel—she pulled me from the fire.” (Interview, The Johnny Cash Show, 1970)
Enduring Love
- “We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout.” (“Jackson,” Carryin’ On with Johnny Cash & June Carter, 1967)
- “We’re goin’ to Jackson—ain’t never comin’ back!” (“Jackson,” Carryin’ On with Johnny Cash & June Carter, 1967)
- “If I were a carpenter, and you were a lady, would you marry me anyway?” (“If I Were a Carpenter,” Hello, I’m Johnny Cash, 1970)
- “I’ll be your crying shoulder—I’ll be love’s suicide.” (“I’ll Be,” Out Among the Stars, 2014)
- “I’m gonna love you forever—forever and ever, amen.” (“Forever and Ever, Amen,” Out Among the Stars, 2014)
- “Darlin’, you’ve got me—like a moth to a flame!” (“Darlin’ Companion,” At San Quentin, 1969)
- “I’ll love you ‘til the day I die.” (“If I Were a Carpenter,” Hello, I’m Johnny Cash, 1970)
- “June’s my strength—she’s why I’m still here.” (Cash: The Autobiography, 1997, p. 248)
- “I’d trade all my tomorrows for a single yesterday.” (“I Still Miss Someone,” The Fabulous Johnny Cash, 1958)
- “If I could start again a million miles away, I would keep myself—I would find a way.” (“Hurt,” American IV: The Man Comes Around, 2002)
Johnny Cash’s words are a battle cry for anyone ready to rise, heal, and love fierce—proof that passion starts with believing in your heart.
These love quotes push you to shake off the cold, fight for your flame, and shine with enduring steel, straight from a legend who’s lived it all with fierce soul.
Which Cash line gets you loving? Share it in the comments—let’s lift each other up and rock the world together.
Emma Thompson
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