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