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