I Won't Back Down - Live At The American Museum Of Natural History, New York / 2007 Lyrics
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Lyrics
Well I won't back down
No I won't back down
You could stand me up at the gates of hell
But I won't back down
No I'll stand my ground
Won't be turned around
And I'll keep this world from draggin' me down
Gonna 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
Well I know what's right
I got just one life
In a world that keeps 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
Hey baby there ain't no easy way out
Hey 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
No I won't back down
Song & Lyrics Facts
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' song "I Won't Back Down" is a live version of the hit single from their 1989 album Full Moon Fever. It was recorded at The American Museum Of Natural History in New York City on April 30, 2007 for VH1's Decades Rock Live!
special. Written by Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne, this rock anthem has become an iconic classic. The band includes Mike Campbell on lead guitar, Benmont Tench on keyboards, Scott Thurston on rhythm guitar, Ron Blair on bass, and Steve Ferrone on drums. Lyrically, it speaks to standing strong in the face of adversity and never giving up. This powerful performance brings together the energy of the crowd with the timeless music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.