The Reason That Im Standing
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G C Am G C
[Verse 1]
G D
I've stood for the Gospel When it seemed I stood alone
Em7 C
And through the heartaches and frustration I kept my focus on the Throne
G D
So many times I have recalled The Savior's words so true
Em7 C
"If you won't be ashamed of me Then I won't be of you"
[Pre-Chorus]
Am7 D
So I'll proudly stand until I see
Am7
The face of the One who gave
C Dsus4 D
Everything for me
[Chorus]
G
When the reason that I'm standing
C
Stands in front of me
Am Bm
Every battle that I've fought
C G D
Will fade from memory
G
I'll bow before His mighty throne
C
And fall down on my knees
G
When the reason that I'm standing
D G
Stands in front of me
[Verse 2]
G D
The road has not been easy At times I lost my way
Em7 C
So often I have stumbles Searching for the light of day
G D
Circumstances all around me I thought I'd surely fall
Em7 C
When the whispering of doubt fear Told me "You will lose it all"
[Pre-Chorus]
Am7 D
But He kept me with His Amazing Grace
Am7
And someday soon I'll have the chance
C Dsus4 D
To thank Him face to face
[Chorus]
G
When the reason that I'm standing
C
Stands in front of me
Am Bm
Every battle that I've fought
C G D
Will fade from memory
G
I'll bow before His mighty throne
C
And fall down on my knees
G
When the reason that I'm standing
D G
Stands in front of me
[Bridge]
Am
We will join the millions
C G
Every kindred tongue and race
C G
Every child of God that day
F D
Will look upon His face
C G
And the heroes and the martyrs
C
Who died on the Pagan sword
Am
We'll all stand together
D
And declare, "JESUS IS LORD"
[Chorus]
G
When the reason that I'm standing
C
Stands in front of me
Am Bm
Every battle that I've fought
C G D
Will fade from memory
G
I'll bow before His mighty throne
C
And fall down on my knees
G
When the reason that I'm standing
D G
Stands in front of me
[Outro]
G
When the reason that I'm standing
D G
Stands in front of me
How to play The Reason That Im Standing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.