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