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