The Stand

by Joel Houston

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(Bb)You stood be fore cre a tion,

e (Eb)ter ni ty in Your hands.

And (Bb)You spoke the earth in to mo tion, my soul now to (Eb)stand.

(Bb)You stood be fore my fail ure,

and (Eb)car ried the cross for my shame.

My (Bb)sin weighed up on Your shoul ders, my soul now to (Eb)stand.

So what could I say?

What could I do,

but of fer this heart, O God,

com (F)plete ly to (Gm)You?

So (Bb)I walk up on sal va tion,

Your (Eb)Spir it a live for in me.

This (Bb)life to de clare Your prom ise, my soul now to (Eb)stand.

So what could I say?

What could I do,

but of fer this heart, O God,

com (F)plete ly to (Gm)You?

So So what could I say?

And what could I do,

but of fer this heart, O God,

com plete ly to (Gm)You?

So I’ll (Bb)stand with (F)arms high and (Gm)heart a ban doned, in (Bb)awe of the (F)One who (Gm)gave it all.

I’ll (Bb)stand, my (F)soul, Lord, to (Gm)You sur ren dered.

(Eb)All I am is Yours.

So I’ll (Bb)stand with (F)arms high and (Gm)heart a ban doned, in (Bb)awe of the (F)One who (Gm)gave it all.

I’ll (Bb)stand, my (F)soul, Lord, to (Gm)You sur ren dered.

(Eb)All I am is Yours.

So I’ll (Bb)stand with (F)arms high and (Gm)heart a ban doned, in (Bb)awe of the (F)One who (Gm)gave it all.

I’ll (Bb)stand, my (F)soul, Lord, to (Gm)You sur ren dered.

(Eb)All I am is Yours.

So I’ll (Bb)stand with (F)arms high and (Gm)heart a ban doned, in (Bb)awe of the (F)One who (Gm)gave it all.

I’ll (Bb)stand, my (F)soul, Lord, to (Gm)You sur ren dered.

(Eb)All I am is Yours.

So I’ll (Bb)stand with (F)arms high and (Gm)heart a ban doned, in (Bb)awe of the (F)One who (Gm)gave it all.

I’ll (Bb)stand, my (F)soul, Lord, to (Gm)You sur ren dered.

(Eb)All I am is Yours.

The Stand by Joel Houston — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Stand” by Joel Houston 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 Eb at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "The 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 "The 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.