Stand

by Donnie McClurkin

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(Ab)What do you do

when you’ve (Eb)done all you can and

it seems like it’s (Ab7)nev (Gb)er e (Db)nough?

(F)And

(Bbm7)what do you say when your (Gbmaj9)friends turn a way

and you’re (Ab)all a lone,

all a lone?

(Fm7)Tell (Eb7)me, (Ab)what do you give

when you’ve (Eb)giv en your all and

seems like you can’t make it through?

(F)Well, (Gm7)you (F7)just

stand

when there’s (Gbmaj9)noth ing left to do.

You just

stand;

watch the Lord see you through.

Yes, (Bbm7)af ter you’ve done all you can,

you just

(Ab)stand.

(Db)Tell (Eb)me, (Ab)how do you han dle

the guilt of your past?

Tell me, how

do you (Bbm7)deal with the (Db)shame?

(Gm7)And

(Bbm7)how can you smile while your

heart has been (Eb)bro ken and

filled with pain, filled with pain?

(Db)Tell (Eb)me, (Ab)what do you give

when you’ve giv en your all, yeah,

seems like you (Ab7)can’t (Bbm7)make (Ab7)it (Db)through?

(F)Child, (Gm7)you (F)just

(Eb)you just

stand

(Stand)

and be (F)sure.

(and be sure.)

(Bbmaj9)Be not en tan gled

in that (Gm7)bond age (Am7)a (Bbm7)gain.

You just (Dbmaj9)stand

(Stand) and en (Fm11)dure.

(and en dure.)

(Bbm7)God has a pur pose, hey.

Yes, (Bbm7)God has a plan.

(Db)Tell (Eb)me, (what do you do) when you’ve (Eb)done all

you can

and it seems

(Ab9)like you can’t make it (Dbmaj9)through?

(F)Child, (Gm7)you (F)just

stand,

(stand,)

you (Gbmaj7)just stand,

(stand,)

(Ab)stand.

(stand.) Don’t you (Dbmaj7)dare

give up.

(You

just) (Bbm7)Through the (Gbmaj7)storms, (F)(stand,)

stand through the (Bbm7)rain, (Eb)(stand,)

(Ab)through the hurt, (D)(stand.)

yeah, through the pain.

(F)(You

(F7)just) (Bbm7)Don’t you (Gbmaj7)bow (F)(stand,)

and (Gbmaj7)don’t you bend.

(Eb)(stand,)

(Ab)Don’t give up, (D)(stand.)

no, don’t give in.

(You

just) (Bbm)Hold on.

(Bbm)(stand,)

(Gbmaj7)Just be strong.

(Eb)(stand,)

(Ab)God will step in; (D)(stand.)

it (Dbmaj9)won’t be long, (F7)no.

(You

just...)

Af ter you’ve (Bbm)done all you (Gbmaj7)can, (Af ter you’ve done all you can,) af ter you’ve (D)done all you can, (af ter you’ve done all you can,)

af ter you’ve (Bbm)gone through the hurt, (af ter you’ve done all you can,)

af ter you’ve (D)gone

through the (Dbmaj9)pain, (af ter oh, you’ve done (Ab)my, all you can,)

af ter you’ve (Bbm)gone

through the (Gbmaj7)storm, (af ter you’ve done hal le lu all ia, you can,) (Ab)af

(D)ter you’ve gone through the (Dbmaj9)rain, (af ter you’ve done all you can,) prayed

and cried,

(af prayed ter you’ve done (Eb)and cried, all you can,) prayed and (D9)cried,

(af prayed ter and you’ve cried, done oh, all my, you my, can.) af ter you’ve (Bbm)done all you can,

you just

(Abmaj7)stand.

(Dbmaj7)Oh.

Stand by Donnie McClurkin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stand by Donnie McClurkin in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Db at 85 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Stand" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Stand"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Stand" use?
Just 35 chords: Ab, Ab7, Ab9, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Am7, Bbm, Bbm7, +27 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Donnie McClurkin songs work for kids?
Try "I LOVE TO PRAISE HIM", "I WILL SING", "AWESOME GOD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.