Chords with lyrics
Title: Stand
Artist: Eli
CD: Second Hand Clothing
Lyrics posted with express permission from Eli
A augmentedA --- 002200
F# minorF#m - 044200
E MajorE --- 022100
D MajorD --- 000232
B minorBm -- 224432
Intro - A augmentedA F# minorF#m E MajorE D MajorD
Verse 1
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This is where my father tripped, this is the part my teacher skipped
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Talked about humanity, and how it all relates to me
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A augmentedA million battles to be won, but me I'm just my mother's son
E MajorE D MajorD
Tried to fight and be a man when all I had to do was stand
Pre-Chorus
F# minorF#m E MajorE
God brings the answer, where we least expect
B minorBm E MajorE
Sometimes the best approach is to simply be direct
Chorus
D MajorD E MajorE
Stand though the world is laughing
F# minorF#m D MajorD
Stand up on crooked feet
D MajorD E MajorE
Stand up and be counted
F# minorF#m D MajorD
Stand though you might get beat
D MajorD E MajorE
If you're too tired to retreat, just stand
A augmentedA F# minorF#m E MajorE D MajorD
Verse 2
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It's really such a simple thing, just pour a cup of faith and drink
E MajorE D MajorD
Relax the tension in your head, trust in every word God said
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So jack be nimble jack be quick, jack stood on that candlestick
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Well it's hope that makes you turn around, and place your feet on solid ground
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus x2)