Stand

by Matthew Tichler
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Lyrics

I wan na (F)scream top of my lungs.

Not low sit ting back, won’t hold my tongue.

No!

Some things (F)are dif f’rent than we (F)thought, there’s ven more to life than what we’re (Dm)taught.

I’m speak (F)ing up e nough’s e nough.

’Cause I (C)can’t go on this way, it’s got ta (F)wake up and be brave.

So But I (C)know I’ll face the fire if I say

I’m gon na (F)stand (Gm)strong.

(Bb)Noth ing’s stop ping me.

I’ll be (F)loud, you’ll (Gm)hear me now.

I’m gon na (F)stand (Gm)tall,

(Bb)take it to the top.

I’ll be (F)free; can’t (Gm)bring me down.

So I’ll rise, won’t turn back.

I won’t hide who I am.

I’m gon na (F)stand.

Done liv ing (F)life in side the lines,

Not low sit the rules and play ing nice,

yeah.

I’m step (F)ping up with all my (F)strength, there’s ven if they think it’s a mis (Dm)take.

Won’t turn (F)my back or close my eyes.

On the (C)edge I’ll risk it all, it’s worth the (F)chance that I might fall.

So I’m not (C)back ing down.

Be lieve when I say

I’m gon na (F)stand (Gm)strong.

(Bb)Noth ing’s stop ping me.

I’ll be (F)loud, you’ll (Gm)hear me now.

I’m gon na (F)stand (Gm)tall,

(Bb)take it to the top.

I’ll be (F)free; can’t (Gm)bring me down.

So I’ll rise, won’t turn back.

I won’t hide who I am.

I’m gon na (F)stand.

(F)stand.

Yeah, I’m gon na (F)stand.

Oh.

How can I just for get all the things in my head?

Just stand.

Oh.

You just stand.

And if I stand, will I fall try’n to knock down these walls?

(C)What if I don’t know where I stand?

I’m gon na (G)stand (Am)strong.

(C)Noth ing’s stop ping me.

I’ll be (G)loud, you’ll (Am)hear me now.

I’m gon na (G)stand (Am)tall,

(C)take it to the top.

I’ll be (G)free; can’t (Am)bring me down.

So I’ll rise, won’t turn back.

I won’t hide who I am.

I’m gon na (G)stand.

Yeah, I’m gon na (G)stand.

(C)Yeah.

I’m gon na (G)stand.

(C)Yeah.

I’m gon na (G)stand.

Stand — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Stand" by Matthew Tichler in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of F. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 86 BPM.

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

About “Stand”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Stand"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature F. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Stand" by Matthew Tichler played in?
Stand is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stand"?
The arrangement plays at 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "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 "Stand"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stand"?
"Stand" was originally performed by Matthew Tichler. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Stand" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature F, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 86 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.