How to play I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty

Key, tempo & difficulty

I Won't Back Down is played in the key of G Major, at 114 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a beginner difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in I Won't Back Down

How to play I Won't Back Down on guitar

Looking for I Won't Back Down guitar chords? I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty is played in the key of G Major. The main guitar chords are Em, D, G, C. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn I Won't Back Down on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy I Won't Back Down chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play I Won't Back Down on piano

Want to play I Won't Back Down on piano? I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty is played in the key of G Major. The piano chords are Em, D, G, C. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice I Won't Back Down at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play I Won't Back Down on ukulele

I Won't Back Down translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of G Major. The ukulele chords are Em, D, G, C. If you're searching for easy I Won't Back Down ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play I Won't Back Down on bass

The bass line for I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty follows the chord progression in the key of G Major. The chords are Em, D, G, C. SongView's AI transcribes the I Won't Back Down bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for I Won't Back Down

To practice I Won't Back Down efficiently, start by learning the Em, D, G, C chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since I Won't Back Down is in the key of G Major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with I Won't Back Down at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.