Intro
Verse 1
B G#m
This is where my father tripped, this is the part my teacher skipped
F# E
Talked about humanity, and how it all relates to me
B G#m
B million battles to be won, but me I'm just my mother's son
F# E
Tried to fight and be a man when all I had to do was stand
Pre-Chorus
G#m F#
God brings the answer, where we least expect
C#m F#
Sometimes the best approach is to simply be direct
Chorus
E F#
Stand though the world is laughing
G#m E
Stand up on crooked feet
E F#
Stand up and be counted
G#m E
Stand though you might get beat
E F#
If you're too tired to retreat, just stand
B G#m F# E
Verse 2
B G#m
It's really such a simple thing, just pour a cup of faith and drink
F# E
Relax the tension in your head, trust in every word God said
B G#m
So jack be nimble jack be quick, jack stood on that candlestick
F# E
Well it's hope that makes you turn around, and place your feet on solid ground
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus x2)