I Won't Back Down Lyrics
Johnny Cash
Lyrics
Well I won't back down, no I won't back down
You can stand me up at the gates of hell
But I won't back down
Gonna 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 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
No I won't back down.
Song & Lyrics Facts
Johnny Cash's "I Won't Back Down" is a classic folk-country song released in 1989. It was written by Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne, with the latter also producing Johnny's version of it.
The song appears on his album titled "American Recordings". The lyrics speak about not giving up despite all odds, and having faith that things will turn out alright eventually. They are full of optimism and hope, as well as resilience and determination to keep going no matter what. Johnny Cash's rendition of this timeless track has become an anthem for many people around the world.