Can't Back Down

by Demi Lovato
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Can't Back Down" by Demi Lovato in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Can't Back Down”

Can I learn "Can't Back Down" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Can't Back Down" with hands-separate practice in F at 115 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Can't Back Down"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Can't Back Down" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Can't Back Down"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Can't Back Down" is in the key of F at 115 BPM.