"Don't Back Down" lyrics - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

"Don't Back Down"

If you're out on your own and you ain't got a home
And it feels like the whole world's just gonna fall on you
You're just runnin' scared, look around, there's nothin' there
And you ain't got the strength and your friends all just stall on you

A roar comes up loud and you're lost in the crowd
Once you thought you might make it, but babe, these days you doubt it
If you need a hand, honey, I understand
Just stand on up, yeah, stand up and shout it, girl

[Chorus:]
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down, don't back down

Now you see all the ones worn out and tired
There's a fool all broken down by the wayside
With two hearts call out for hire
Filled with hurt, defeated by their foolish pride

Girl, you hear the sound of a one comin' down
And you don't think that these days, you can make it, babe
Just step on up, I'll give a hand
And if you ain't got a problem, well, maybe we can shake it, baby

[Chorus:]
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down, don't back down, baby
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down, don't back down, baby

[Post-Chorus:]
Don't back down, don't
Baby, don't back down, don't
Baby, don't back down, don't

Well, a roar comes up loud and you're lost in the crowd
Once you thought you might make it, babe, but these days you doubt it
I understand if you need a helpin' hand
Baby, don't be afraid, just stand up and shout it, girl

[Chorus:]
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down, don't back down, baby
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down, don't back down, baby
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down, don't back down, baby
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down, don't back down
Don't back down

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