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