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The Stand Chords

Hillsong United Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

The Stand Chords – Guitar

A powerful worship anthem of surrender by Hillsong United. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You stood before creation

G C

Eternity in Your hand

G C

You spoke all life into motion

G D

My soul now to stand

Verse 2

G C

You stood before my failure

G C

And carried the cross for my shame

G C

My sin weighed up-on Your shoulders

G D

My soul now to stand

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Verse 3

G C

So I’ll walk upon salvation

G C

Your Spirit alive in me

G C

This life to declare Your promise

G D

My soul now to stand

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Bridge

C

So I’ll stand

G D

With arms high and heart abandoned

C G

In awe of the One who gave it all

D

I’ll stand

C G

My soul Lord to You surrendered

D G

All I am is Yours

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Bridge (Outro)

C

So I’ll stand

G D

With arms high and heart abandoned

C G

In awe of the One who gave it all

D

I’ll stand

C G

My soul Lord to You surrendered

D G

All I am is Yours

D G

All I am is Yours

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (G, C, D) before adding the bridge, which uses the same chords in a different, repeating pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Stand"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "The Stand" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Stand" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "The Stand"?

It was written by Joel Houston, and released in 2006.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

The Stand Chords – Ukulele

A powerful worship anthem of surrender by Hillsong United. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You stood before creation

G C

Eternity in Your hand

G C

You spoke all life into motion

G D

My soul now to stand

Verse 2

G C

You stood before my failure

G C

And carried the cross for my shame

G C

My sin weighed up-on Your shoulders

G D

My soul now to stand

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Verse 3

G C

So I’ll walk upon salvation

G C

Your Spirit alive in me

G C

This life to declare Your promise

G D

My soul now to stand

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Bridge

C

So I’ll stand

G D

With arms high and heart abandoned

C G

In awe of the One who gave it all

D

I’ll stand

C G

My soul Lord to You surrendered

D G

All I am is Yours

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Bridge (Outro)

C

So I’ll stand

G D

With arms high and heart abandoned

C G

In awe of the One who gave it all

D

I’ll stand

C G

My soul Lord to You surrendered

D G

All I am is Yours

D G

All I am is Yours

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (G, C, D) before adding the bridge, which uses the same chords in a different, repeating pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Stand"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "The Stand" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Stand" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "The Stand"?

It was written by Joel Houston, and released in 2006.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

The Stand Chords – Piano

A powerful worship anthem of surrender by Hillsong United. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You stood before creation

G C

Eternity in Your hand

G C

You spoke all life into motion

G D

My soul now to stand

Verse 2

G C

You stood before my failure

G C

And carried the cross for my shame

G C

My sin weighed up-on Your shoulders

G D

My soul now to stand

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Verse 3

G C

So I’ll walk upon salvation

G C

Your Spirit alive in me

G C

This life to declare Your promise

G D

My soul now to stand

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Bridge

C

So I’ll stand

G D

With arms high and heart abandoned

C G

In awe of the One who gave it all

D

I’ll stand

C G

My soul Lord to You surrendered

D G

All I am is Yours

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Bridge (Outro)

C

So I’ll stand

G D

With arms high and heart abandoned

C G

In awe of the One who gave it all

D

I’ll stand

C G

My soul Lord to You surrendered

D G

All I am is Yours

D G

All I am is Yours

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (G, C, D) before adding the bridge, which uses the same chords in a different, repeating pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Stand"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "The Stand" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Stand" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "The Stand"?

It was written by Joel Houston, and released in 2006.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

The Stand Chords – Banjo

A powerful worship anthem of surrender by Hillsong United. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You stood before creation

G C

Eternity in Your hand

G C

You spoke all life into motion

G D

My soul now to stand

Verse 2

G C

You stood before my failure

G C

And carried the cross for my shame

G C

My sin weighed up-on Your shoulders

G D

My soul now to stand

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Verse 3

G C

So I’ll walk upon salvation

G C

Your Spirit alive in me

G C

This life to declare Your promise

G D

My soul now to stand

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Bridge

C

So I’ll stand

G D

With arms high and heart abandoned

C G

In awe of the One who gave it all

D

I’ll stand

C G

My soul Lord to You surrendered

D G

All I am is Yours

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Bridge (Outro)

C

So I’ll stand

G D

With arms high and heart abandoned

C G

In awe of the One who gave it all

D

I’ll stand

C G

My soul Lord to You surrendered

D G

All I am is Yours

D G

All I am is Yours

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (G, C, D) before adding the bridge, which uses the same chords in a different, repeating pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Stand"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "The Stand" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Stand" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "The Stand"?

It was written by Joel Houston, and released in 2006.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

The Stand Chords – Mandolin

A powerful worship anthem of surrender by Hillsong United. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You stood before creation

G C

Eternity in Your hand

G C

You spoke all life into motion

G D

My soul now to stand

Verse 2

G C

You stood before my failure

G C

And carried the cross for my shame

G C

My sin weighed up-on Your shoulders

G D

My soul now to stand

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Verse 3

G C

So I’ll walk upon salvation

G C

Your Spirit alive in me

G C

This life to declare Your promise

G D

My soul now to stand

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Bridge

C

So I’ll stand

G D

With arms high and heart abandoned

C G

In awe of the One who gave it all

D

I’ll stand

C G

My soul Lord to You surrendered

D G

All I am is Yours

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Bridge (Outro)

C

So I’ll stand

G D

With arms high and heart abandoned

C G

In awe of the One who gave it all

D

I’ll stand

C G

My soul Lord to You surrendered

D G

All I am is Yours

D G

All I am is Yours

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (G, C, D) before adding the bridge, which uses the same chords in a different, repeating pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Stand"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "The Stand" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Stand" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "The Stand"?

It was written by Joel Houston, and released in 2006.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

The Stand Chords – Harmonica

A powerful worship anthem of surrender by Hillsong United. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You stood before creation

G C

Eternity in Your hand

G C

You spoke all life into motion

G D

My soul now to stand

Verse 2

G C

You stood before my failure

G C

And carried the cross for my shame

G C

My sin weighed up-on Your shoulders

G D

My soul now to stand

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Verse 3

G C

So I’ll walk upon salvation

G C

Your Spirit alive in me

G C

This life to declare Your promise

G D

My soul now to stand

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Bridge

C

So I’ll stand

G D

With arms high and heart abandoned

C G

In awe of the One who gave it all

D

I’ll stand

C G

My soul Lord to You surrendered

D G

All I am is Yours

Chorus

G

So what can I say

C

And what can I do

G D

But offer this heart, O God

G

Completely to You

Bridge (Outro)

C

So I’ll stand

G D

With arms high and heart abandoned

C G

In awe of the One who gave it all

D

I’ll stand

C G

My soul Lord to You surrendered

D G

All I am is Yours

D G

All I am is Yours

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (G, C, D) before adding the bridge, which uses the same chords in a different, repeating pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Stand"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "The Stand" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Stand" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "The Stand"?

It was written by Joel Houston, and released in 2006.