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We can’t, we can’t back down.
We can’t, we can’t back down.
We can’t, we can’t back down.
We can’t, we can’t back down.
Not right now, we can’t back down.
Not right now, we can’t back down.
We can’t back (F5)down.
Ooh, yeah.
Don’t close your eyes,
(Ab)we’re don’t all in this to geth er.
Where ev er they draw the line,
(Ab)we’re not gon na strad dle a cross it
or lose it.
We can’t back (F5)down.
There’s too much (Ab5)at stake.
This is ser (Eb5)i ous.
don’t walk (Db5)a way.
We can’t pre (F5)tend
it’s not hap (Ab5)pen ing in our own (Eb5)back yard,
our own (Db5)home plate.
We’ve been called (F5)out,
do you hear (Ab5)your name?
I’m not (Eb5)con fused,
let’s win (Db5)this thing.
We can’t back (F5)down,
there’s too much (Ab5)at stake.
Don’t walk (Eb5)a way,
don’t walk (Db5)a way,
(Fm)yeah.
Don’t get me wrong,
(Ab)I don’t like con this fron ta tion.
I’d rath we all just get a
(Ab)Mu sic should na be un di vid ed,
u nit ed.
We can’t back (F5)down.
There’s too much (Ab5)at stake.
This is ser (Eb5)i ous.
don’t walk (Db5)a way.
We can’t pre (F5)tend
it’s not hap (Ab5)pen ing in our own (Eb5)back yard,
our own (Db5)home plate.
We’ve been called (F5)out,
do you hear (Ab5)your name?
I’m not (Eb5)con fused,
let’s win (Db5)this thing.
We can’t back (F5)down,
there’s too much (Ab5)at stake.
Don’t walk (Eb5)a way,
don’t walk (Db5)a way,
(Fm)yeah.
Don’t get me wrong, (Db5)a way.
Don’t walk a way.
We (F5)got a sit u a tion that we (Ab5)can’t ig nore ’cause ig nor ance is (Eb5)not bliss.
We don’t have to (Db5)take this, no.
With (F5)ev ’ry big de cis ion comes an (Ab5)e qual ly im por tant share of (Eb5)the risk.
We’ve got ta (Db5)take this.
We can’t back (Db5)a way.
We can’t back (CN.C.)down.
We can’t back down.
Not right now, we can’t back down.
Can't Back Down — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Can't Back Down" by Demi Lovato: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 115 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Can't Back Down”
- What key is "Can't Back Down" by Demi Lovato played in?
- Can't Back Down is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Can't Back Down"?
- The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Can't Back Down" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Can't Back Down"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Can't Back Down"?
- "Can't Back Down" was originally performed by Demi Lovato. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Can't Back Down"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Abpow, C, Db, Dbpow, Eb, Ebpow, Fm, +1 more.
- What other songs by Demi Lovato can I play here?
- Try "LA LA LAND", "DIFFERENT SUMMERS", "NEON LIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Can't Back Down" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Can't Back Down" by Demi Lovato. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Can't Back Down" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Can't Back Down" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.