Won't Back Down
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VERSE 1:
G D2
You woke the morning up
Am7
Running off my darkest night
Esus4
The longest light I've seen
G D2
Here goes a chance I know
Am7
Cashing in on all my chips
Esus4
Let all my ships come fly
PREChorus 1:
Cmaj7 Em D
These days, a little bit longer than the last
Cmaj7 Em D
And all of these ways, a little bit stronger than the past
Cmaj7 Em D
And your light, found my bottle in the night
Em D Em D2
Gave me second life, kept me in this fight
Chorus:
G2 D2
And I won't back down
G2 C
I won't turn around and around
G2 D2
And I won't back down
C
Doesn't matter what comes crashing down
Em D
I'm still gonna stand my solid ground
INSTRUMENTAL:
Gsus2 G Gsus2 G5
Gsus2 G Gsus2
VERSE 2:
G D2
You found me once and for all
Am7
I laid it down in the sinking ground
Esus4
The hopeless undertow
G D2
Singing out the gentle sound
Am7
Rattling through my smoking screens
Esus4
My broken dreams last night
PREChorus 2:
Cmaj7 Em D
These days, a little bit longer than the last
Cmaj7 Em D
And all of your ways, a little bit stronger than the past
Cmaj7 Em D
And all of your light, found my bottle in the night
Em D Em D2
Kept me in this fight, gave me second life
{Chorus}
INSTRUMENTAL:
Gsus2 G Gsus2 G5
Gsus2 G Gsus2 G5
BRIDGE:
Dsus4/F# G Dsus4/F# G5/E
Hallelu - jah ripped through my veins
Dsus4/F# G
I heard the hammer drop
Dsus4/F# G5/E
My blood in the rain
Dsus4/F# G Dsus4/F# G5/E
Hallelu - jah came like a train
Dsus4/F# G
When all is lost
Dsus4/F# Em D2
All is left to gain
{Chorusx2}
OUTRO:
Dsus4/F# G
Dsus4/F# G5/E
How to play Won't Back Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.