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I Won't Back Down


"I Won't Back Down" by Johnny Cash is not a song performed by the iconic musician. This song was originally written and recorded by Tom Petty and released in 1989 as part of his solo album "Full Moon Fever." It was composed by Tom Petty himself, along with Jeff Lynne. Interestingly, Johnny Cash did cover this song during his American III: Solitary Man album in 2000. The track showcases Cash's distinctive deep voice and adds his unique interpretation to the song. The melody of "I Won't Back Down" is characterized by a catchy guitar riff and a strong, determined tone that perfectly complements the lyrics' message of resilience and refusal to surrender.

I Won't Back Down - Johnny Cash

mi sol la sol mi do re mi re do
Well , I won't back down , no , I won't back down
mi sol la la sol mi re mi do do
You can stand me up at the gates of hell
mi re mi re do
But I won't back down

mi sol la sol mi do re mi re do
Gonna stand my ground , won't be turned around
mi sol la la sol mi re mi si1 do do
And I'll keep this world from draggin' me down
mi re mi re do re mi re mi re do
Gonna stand my ground and I won't back down

fa mi sol fa fa fa mi mi re
Hey baby , there ain't no easy way out
fa re mi re mi re do re mi re mi re do
Hey ya , I will stand my ground and I won't back down

mi sol la sol mi do re mi re do
Well , I know what's right , I got just one life
mi sol la la sol mi re mi si1 do do
In a world that keeps on pushin' me around
mi re mi re do re mi re mi re do
But I stand my ground and I won't back down

fa mi sol fa fa fa mi mi re
Hey baby , there ain't no easy way out
fa re mi re mi re do re mi re mi re do
Hey ya , I will stand my ground and I won't back down
mi re mi re do
No , I won't back down