Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

I Wont Back Down

Chords

4.95,227 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
|  Em   D|    G|  Em   D|    G|
[Verse]
Well, I Emwon't Dback Gdown,
No, I Emwon't Dback Gdown,
You can Emstand me Dup at the Cgates of hell,
But I Emwon't Dback Gdown
[Verse]
No, I Emstand Dmy Gground
Won't be EmturnDed Garound
And I Emkeep this Dworld from Cdraggin' me down
Gonna Emstand Dmy Gground
And I Emwon't Dback Gdown
[Chorus]
  C     G  CHey,  G  Dbaby,   G   Cthere ain't no eaGsy way Dout
  D     G  CHey,  G  DI, will Emstand Dmy Gground,
And I Emwon't Dback Gdown
[Verse]
Well, I Emknow Dwhat's Gright
And I got Emjust Done Glife
In a Emworld that Dkeeps on Cpushin' me around
But I Emstand Dmy Gground
And I Emwon't Dback Gdown
[Chorus]
  C     G  CHey,  G  Dbaby,   G   Cthere ain't no eaGsy way Dout
  D     G  CHey,  G  DI, will Emstand Dmy Gground,
And I Emwon't Dback Gdown
[Solo]
|  Em   D|    G|  Em   D|    G|
|  Em   D|    C|  Em   D|    G|
|  Em   D|    G|
[Chorus]
  C     G  CHey,  G  Dbaby,   G   Cthere ain't no eaGsy way Dout
  D     G  CHey,  G  DI,  Emwon't Dback Gdown
[Chorus]
  C     G  CHey,  G  Dbaby,   G   Cthere ain't no eaGsy way Dout
  D     G  CHey,  G  DI, will Emstand Dmy Gground
and I Emwon't Dback Gdown
No, I Emwon't Dback Gdown

The story behind the song

Tom Petty was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who led the rock bands Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch, and was also a member of the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. He was a successful solo artist as well, and "I Won't Back Down" is one of his well-known solo hits, released in 1989. Petty sold over 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.

AI-written from these sources:Tom Petty — Wikipedia ↗

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

I Wont Back Down

by Tom Petty

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

Em D G Em D G

| | | | |

[Verse]

Em D G

Well, I won't back down,

Em D G

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

[Verse]

Em D G

No, I stand my ground

Em D G

Won't be turned around

Em D C

And I keep this world from draggin' me down

Em D G

Gonna stand my ground

Em D G

And I won't back down

[Chorus]

C G C G D G C G D

Hey, baby, there ain't no easy way out

D G C G D Em D G

Hey, I, will stand my ground,

Em D G

And I won't back down

[Verse]

Em D G

Well, I know what's right

Em D G

And I got just one life

Em D C

In a world that keeps on pushin' me around

Em D G

But I stand my ground

Em D G

And I won't back down

[Chorus]

C G C G D G C G D

Hey, baby, there ain't no easy way out

D G C G D Em D G

Hey, I, will stand my ground,

Em D G

And I won't back down

[Solo]

Em D G Em D G

| | | | |

Em D C Em D G

| | | | |

Em D G

| | |

[Chorus]

C G C G D G C G D

Hey, baby, there ain't no easy way out

D G C G D Em D G

Hey, I, won't back down

[Chorus]

C G C G D G C G D

Hey, baby, there ain't no easy way out

D G C G D Em D G

Hey, I, will stand my ground

Em D G

and I won't back down

Em D G

No, I won't back down

About I Wont Back Down Chords by Tom Petty

Learn how to play I Wont Back Down by Tom Petty with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Wont Back Down chords”, “I Wont Back Down guitar chords”, or “Tom Petty I Wont Back Down chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy I Wont Back Down chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Wont Back Down lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, D, G, C.

FAQ — I Wont Back Down by Tom Petty

How do I play "I Wont Back Down" by Tom Petty on guitar?

Open the free chords for "I Wont Back Down" by Tom Petty on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "I Wont Back Down" by Tom Petty free?

Yes. The chords for "I Wont Back Down" by Tom Petty are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "I Wont Back Down" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "I Wont Back Down" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "I Wont Back Down"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "I Wont Back Down" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "I Wont Back Down" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "I Wont Back Down" by Tom Petty with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tom Petty below.

What key is "I Wont Back Down" in?

The chords for "I Wont Back Down" show the original chord names (including Em, D, G, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.