Muse - Won’t Stand Down: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Won’t Stand Down" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Bm
I never believed that I would concede and let someone trample on me
G/B
You strung me along, I thought I was strong, but you were just gaslighting me
Em/B
I’ve opened my eyes, & counted the lies, & now it is clearer to me
Bm
You are just a user, and an abuser, living vicariously
Bm
I never believed that I would concede and get myself blown asunder
G/B
You strung me along, I thought I was strong, but now you have pushed me under
Em/B
I’ve opened my eyes, and counted the lies,  now it is clearer to me
Bm
You are just a user, and an abuser, and I refuse to take it

Chorus:
G
Won’t stand down
    E/G#
I’m growing stronger
A
Won’t stand down
    F#/A#
I’m owned no longer
Bm
Won’t stand down
       G                D         F#7/C#
You’ve used me for too long, now die alone

Bm
Now I’m coming back, a counterattack, I’m playing you at your own game
G/B
I’m cutting you out, a shadow of doubt Is gonna hang over your name
Em/B
I’ve opened my eyes, I see your disguise I will never see you the same
Bm
I know how to win, before you begin I’ll shoot you before you take aim
Bm
Now I’m coming back, a counterattack a psychological war
G/B
I’m cutting you in, I’m under your skin now I’m gonna settle the score
Em/B
I’ve opened my eyes, I see your disguise I will never see you the same
Bm
I know how to win, before you begin I’ll shoot you before you take aim

Chorus
G
Won’t stand down
    E/G#
I’m growing stronger
A
Won’t stand down
    F#/A#
I’m owned no longer
Bm
Won’t stand down
       G                D         F#7/C#  Bm
You’ve used me for too long, now die alone

Chorus

Won't stand down
Won't stand down


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

A#

Guitar chord A#

C#

Guitar chord C#

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

Em

Guitar chord Em

F#7

Guitar chord F#7

G

Guitar chord G

G#

Guitar chord G#

B

Guitar chord B

Bm

Guitar chord Bm

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Won’t Stand Down" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Won’t Stand Down" by Muse.