Back Down
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[Intro ]Dm C Bb G
Dm C
Caught in the tide of our own divide
Bb G
Our moment to make a stand
Dm C
We're all in the fight for a future bright
Bb G
It's burning inside our hands
Dm C
Fell on a line on our own this time
Bb G
We failed the forgotten man
Dm C
Your reality is our insanity
Bb G
Our humanity is tearing at the seams
Dm C Bb G
Aaa-ah, never going back, never going back now
Dm C Bb G
Aaa-ah, never gonna back, never gonna back down
Dm C
Blinded by faith and devotion
Bb G
Shade the fire inside our hearts
Dm C
Ties that we've made have been broken by the
Bb G
Lies that pull us apart
Dm C
Time that we take will be stolen from a
Bb G
Dream that was almost ours
Dm C Bb G
Your reality is our insanity
Dm C Bb
Our humanity is calling to be free
Dm C Bb G
Aaa-ah, never going back, never going back now
Dm C Bb G
Aaa-ah, never gonna back, never gonna back down
Dm C
You and I
Bb C Dm
Turned away from the promise to try
Dm C
You and I
Bb C Dm
Found our faith in the will of a lie
Dm
You and I
Dm C Bb G
Aaa-ah, never going back, never going back now
Dm C Bb G
Aaa-ah, never gonna back, never gonna back down
Dm C Bb G
Aaa-ah, never going back, never going back now
Dm C Bb G
Aaa-ah, never gonna back, never gonna back down
How to play Back Down
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.