Stand Up
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[Intro ]
D - F#m - Em - Asus4 then A
D
So it's time for you to start again.
F#m
I bet you thought that this would never end.
G Asus4 A
You need to know I'm here and I will help you through.
D F#m
I know the day can seem so hard and it can try to tear you apart.
G Asus4 A
So be strong and always stay true.
D
Stand up for what you want.
F#m
Stand up for what you need.
G Asus4 A
Stand up come on and shout it out.
D F#m
You have to try to make the most of this 'cause your life is such a gift.
G Asus4 A
The road is long but it's really up to you.
D F#m
My friend you are almost there, I know that you can make it anywhere.
G Asus4 A
There's no end to the things that you can do.
D
Stand up for what you want.
F#m
Stand up for what you need.
G Asus4 A
Stand up come on and shout it out.
D
Stand up for who you are.
F#m
Stand up for what you believe.
G Asus4 A Bm
Stand up come on let's shout it loud.
G D Bm
You don't always have to be the best.
G D A
You just have to give your all.
Bm
G D A
'Cause when your mind is clear the goal is near.
G A D F#m G Asus4 A
Don't worry if you fall. If you fall, you fall.
A
Come on and shout it out.
D
Stand up for what you want.
F#m
Stand up for what you need.
G Asus4 A
Stand up come on and shout it out.
D
Stand up for who you are.
F#m
Stand up for what you believe.
G Asus4 A Bm
Stand up come on let's shout it loud.
How to play Stand Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.