Grace By Which I Stand

by Keith Green
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Lyrics

(Fm)Whoa.

Whoa.

(Dbmaj7)Whoa.

(Fm)Lord,

I the (Fm)feel ings are not cial the same.

I guess (Eb)I’m old er,

I guess I’ve changed; new;

but like Pe and how I (Fm)wish it had been ex plained

one that as you’re grow ing and I bet you must re mem

You, ber

that noth ing lasts,

ex (Csus)cept the grace (C7)of God by which I (Db)stand,

in Je sus.

I (Cm)know (Ab)that (Db)I

(C)would

(Fm)sure ly (Ab)fall a way,

ex cept for grace

by which I’m (Fm)saved.

Whoa

Whoa.

(Dbmaj7)Whoa.

(Fm)Lord,

I re (Fm)mem ber that spe cial the way

I vowed (Eb)to serve You

when it was brand new;

but like Pe ter, how I (Fm)can’t e ven watch and pray

one that hour you’re with You.

and I bet I could de ny

You, too.

And noth ing lasts,

ex (Csus)cept the grace (C7)of God by which I (Db)stand,

in Je sus.

I’m (Cm)sure (Ab)that (Db)my

(C)whole

(Fm)life would (Ab)waste a way,

ex cept for grace

by which I’m (Fm)saved.

Whoa

Whoa.

(Dbmaj7)Whoa.

Grace By Which I Stand — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Grace By Which I Stand" by Keith Green: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Grace By Which I Stand”

What key is "Grace By Which I Stand" by Keith Green played in?
Grace By Which I Stand is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Grace By Which I Stand"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Grace By Which I Stand" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Grace By Which I Stand"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Grace By Which I Stand"?
"Grace By Which I Stand" was originally performed by Keith Green. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Grace By Which I Stand"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Absus4, Bbm7, C, C7, Cm, +6 more.
What other songs by Keith Green can I play here?
Try "ASLEEP IN THE LIGHT", "THERE IS A REDEEMER", "EASTER SONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Grace By Which I Stand" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Grace By Which I Stand" by Keith Green. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Grace By Which I Stand" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Grace By Which I Stand" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.