What key is "If I Stand" in?

"If I Stand" by Rich Mullins is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "If I Stand" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "If I Stand" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "If I Stand"?

This arrangement of "If I Stand" uses 11 chords: Am, C, Cpow, Csus4, D, Dm, Dsus4, E, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "If I Stand" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Rich Mullins can I play here?

Try "SING YOUR PRAISE TO THE LORD", "AWESOME GOD", "SOMETIMES BY STEP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

There’s (C)more that ris es in the morn ing than the sun,

and more that shines es in the night than just the moon.

It’s (Dm)more than just this fire here that keeps (G)me tween warm, and a shel ter that is larg er than this room.

ba by’s at her side.

And there’s a (C)loy al ty that’s (G)deep er than mere (C)sen ti ments, and a (G)mu sic high er than the songs that (E)I can sing.

The stuff of earth com petes for the al (C)le giance I owe on ly to the Giv er of all good things.

So if I (C)stand, (Dm)let (C)me (F)stand on the prom ise that (Dsus)You will pull me through.

And if I (Dm)can’t, let (C)me (F)fall on the grace that first (C)brought (G)me (C)to You.

And (G)if I (C)sing, (Dm)let (C)me (F)sing for the joy that has born in me these songs.

And if I (Dm)weep, let (C)it (F)be as a man who is (C)long ing for his home.

And there’s (C)more that danc es on the prai ries than the wind,

and more that puls es in the o cean than the tide.

It’s (Dm)There’s a love that is er than the (G)be tween friends, and more shel tle than a moth er’s than when her ba by’s at her side.

And there’s a (C)loy al ty that’s (G)deep er than mere (C)sen ti ments, and a (G)mu sic high er than the songs that (E)I can sing.

The stuff of earth com petes for the al (C)le giance I owe on ly to the Giv er of all good things.

So if I (C)stand, (Dm)let (C)me (F)stand on the prom ise that (Dsus)You will pull me through.

And if I (Dm)can’t, let (C)me (F)fall on the grace that first (C)brought (G)me (C)to You.

And (G)if I (C)sing, (Dm)let (C)me (F)sing for the joy that has born in me these songs.

And if I (Dm)weep, let (C)it (F)be as a man who is (C)long ing for his home.

And there’s

And (G)if I

And (C)if I (Dm)weep, let (C)me (F)weep as a man who is (C)long ing (G)for

his home.

If I Stand by Rich Mullins

2 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “If I Stand”

What key is "If I Stand" in?: "If I Stand" by Rich Mullins is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "If I Stand" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "If I Stand" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "If I Stand"?: This arrangement of "If I Stand" uses 11 chords: Am, C, Cpow, Csus4, D, Dm, Dsus4, E, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "If I Stand" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Rich Mullins can I play here?: Try "SING YOUR PRAISE TO THE LORD", "AWESOME GOD", "SOMETIMES BY STEP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.