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