Walk the Line - 11. It Ain't me Babe

Music from the Original Motion Picture: Walk the Line

It Ain't my Babe by Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon
(as Johnny Cash and June Carter)

[marikamoisan]

I can’t stop listening to this song, Joanquin’s voice is so beautiful

[jakewhite]

Their voices compliment each other so much in this song. And the harmonica sounds awesome.

[nirvanalx]

I didn't think it was possible to do a song better than the
only did you act the truly fuc$ing a tribute to two of our beloved country
Can't imagine the discipline it took to mimic two

[scottslovinac]

I actually like the harmony with Reese and Joaquin better than any other version.  Weird, but true.

[DimPutraYK]

Go away from my window
Leave at your own chosen speed
I'm not the one you want, babe
I'm not the one you need
You say you're lookin' for someone
Who's never weak but always strong
To protect you and defend you
Whether you are right or wrong
Someone to open each and every door
But it ain't me babe
No, no, no, it ain't me babe
It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
Go lightly from the ledge, babe
Go lightly on the ground
I'm not the one you want, babe
I'll only let you down
You say you're lookin' for someone
Who'll promise never to part
Someone to close his eyes for you
Someone to close his heart
Someone to die for you and more
But it ain't me babe
No, no, no, it ain't me babe
It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
You say you're lookin' for someone
To pick you up each time you fall
To gather flowers constantly
And to come each time you call
And will love you for your life
And nothin' more
But it ain't me babe
No, no, no, it ain't me babe
It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe

[LanceDaniels]

I’m a diehard Cash/Carter fan but there’s no denying this version is just better, harmonically.

[tucker]

1:53 Love how Joaquin Phoenix sings it exactly like Johnny Cash did in the original

[austintheman.]

Can't resist Joaquin Phoenix, such a good actor.

[NorwoodingSkullMask]

i'm probably in the minority here, but I like this version the best.

[marylinaddams]

Yesterday while I was on the streets of Athens, there was someone who was singing Johnny Cash's songs and was playing the guitar. His voice was exactly like Cash's. I bought his CD that was on the guitar case and left him a generous tip.

[yankeydoodle]

I am not trying to be diminishing to Johnny Cash because he was a great man but I prefer most of the film version songs to the originals.

[girlfriday]

I can' get over the fact that Reese Witerspoon won an Oscar and not Joaquin Phoenix????

[raydynbrown]

Listen to these song every single morning while I get ready for school. My family continues throughout the day singing lines from most songs but this seems to be our favorite!

[andrumccusker]

I love this cover because of Reese. Like wow. And the movie is incredible.

[barbaracardia]

Joaquine meritava l'Oscar....adoro questo film perchè amo John Cash...e la voce straordinaria di baritono di Phoenix..grazie

[DirectionGirl]

This is my favorite song in the movie!

[SonOfGod]

Watched this movie for the 1st time last week. Can't get enough of this tune! Addicted.

[polinailieva]

i like this version better Joaquin voice is soo beautiful

[michellemorrow]

when Joaquin audition, everyone froze when he sang. they honestly thought it was Mr. Johnny Cash from the grave. thats impressive.

[MrFTW]

I've always been completely in love with this song, i'm not a country guy at all (unless there's a blues flavor to it).

I'm just hearing a man and a woman singing, and it's beautiful