Don't Back Down

Alternate version


Appeared On
Written By
Brian Wilson
Produced By
Brian Wilson
Lead Vocals
Mike and Brian
Recorded On
29 April 1964
Length
1:38
Notes
  • Although recorded on the same day as the released version of Don't Back Down, this take has completely different vocals, lyrics and melody. It shows how quickly Brian's ideas can develop. This version is lyrically more from an observer's point of view.
Chords
Ab
Don't ever say you're not afraid of any wave boy
Db..............................................................................Ab
Then turn and run for your life cause you're not thrilled boy
.........Eb................................................................E
Just grit your teeth take it on but don't back down

A..............................D...............E
Don't back down, don't back down
A..............................D...............E
Don't back down, don't back down
A..............................D...............E
Don't back down, don't back down
....................D...A/C#...B
From that wave

Ab
I used to laugh when I saw a surfer go under
Db........................................................................Ab
Until I tried it and my ears sounded just like thunder
.....Eb..........................................................................E
I know what it's like when you feel like backing down

Ab
It's just as scary as it looks and it's rough enough now
Db.............................................................................Ab
And if you're any kind of athlete you're tough enough now
..............Eb.............................................................E
You're gonna find out when you start backing down


Chart prepared by Francis Greene

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