If I Stand

by Rich Mullins
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "If I Stand" by Rich Mullins: 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 C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “If I Stand”

What key is "If I Stand" by Rich Mullins played in?
If I Stand is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Stand"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Stand" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "If I Stand"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If I Stand"?
"If I Stand" was originally performed by Rich Mullins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If I Stand"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, C, Cpow, Csus4, D, Dm, Dsus4, E, +3 more.
What other songs by Rich Mullins can I play here?
Try "SING YOUR PRAISE TO THE LORD", "AWESOME GOD", "SOMETIMES BY STEP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "If I Stand" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If I Stand" by Rich Mullins. 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 "If I Stand" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "If 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.