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G# C#m G#
Stand In the end you'll still be you
C# G# F#
One that's done all the things you set out to do
F Bbm F
Stand There's a cross for you to bear
Bb F Eb
Things to go through if you're going anywhere
G# C#m G#
Stand For the things you know are right
C# G# F#
It s the truth that the truth makes them so uptight
F Bbm F
Stand All the things you want are real
Bb F Eb
You have you to complete and there is no deal
G# A# Eb
Stand. stand, stand
G# A# Eb
Stand. stand, stand
G# C#m G#
Stand You've been sitting much too long
C# G# F#
There's a permanent crease in your right and wrong
F Bbm F
Stand There's a midget standing tall
Bb F Eb
And the giant beside him about to fall
G# A# Eb
Stand. stand, stand
G# A# Eb
Stand. stand, stand
G# C#m G#
Stand They will try to make you crawl
C# G# F#
And they know what you're saying makes sense and all
F Bbm F
Stand Don't you know that you are free
Bb F Eb
Well at least in your mind if you want to be
Everybody
G# A#
Stand, stand
The funky jamming in the end is in Cm
How to play Stand
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.