I Won't Back Down
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Em D G Em D G
Well I won't back down, no I won't back down
Em D C
You can stand me up at the gates of hell
Em D G
But I won't back down
Em D G Em D G
Gonna stand my ground, won't be turned around
Em D C
And I'll keep this world from draggin' me down
Em D G Em D G
Gonna stand my ground and I won't back down
C G D C G D
Hey baby, there ain't no easy way out
C G D Em D G Em D G
hey I will stand my ground and I won't back down
Em D G Em D G
Well I know what's right I got just one life
Em D C
In a world that keep on pushin' me around
Em D G Em D G
But I'll stand my ground and I won't back down
C G D C G D
Hey baby, there ain't no easy way out
C G D Em D G Em D G
hey I will stand my ground and I won't back down
How to play I Won't Back Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.