If I Stand

by Rich Mullins
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "If I Stand" by Rich Mullins in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "If I Stand" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "If I Stand" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "If I Stand"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "If I Stand" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "If I Stand"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "If I Stand" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.

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