Stand Strong
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Dm F
Careful what you say
Dm C
Careful what you do
Dm F
Dare to keep your head
Dm C
Dare to keep your cool
Dm G
Life can be distracting
F E
Careful how you’re acting
Dm
Don’t forget
C Dm
God lives in you
[Chorus]
Dm
Stand strong, hold on
F
Even when it’s tough
C
Gotta lean on God
G
And He will hold you up
Dm
Stand strong, hold on
F
Even when it’s hard
C
Gotta lean on Him
G
And remember who you are
Dm
Stand strong
[Verse]
Dm F
Careful what you say
Dm C
Careful what you do
Dm F
Dare to keep your head
Dm C
Dare to keep your cool
Dm G
Life can be distracting
F E
Careful how you’re acting
Dm
Don’t forget
C Dm
God lives in you
[Chorus]
Dm
Stand strong, hold on
F
Even when it’s tough
C
Gotta lean on God
G
And He will hold you up
Dm
Stand strong, hold on
F
Even when it’s hard
C
Gotta lean on Him
G
And remember who you are
Dm
Stand strong
[Chorus - Ending, key change Em]
Em
Stand strong, hold on
G
Even when it’s tough
D
Gotta lean on God
A
And He will hold you up
Em
Stand strong, hold on
G
Even when it’s hard
D
Gotta lean on Him
A
And remember who you are
Em
Stand strong
How to play Stand Strong
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 Dm. 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.