Standard (EADGBE)

Verse 1

 Here in the dark I stand before you Knowing

 this is my chance to show you my heart

E B C#m B A --B

This is the start This is the start

Verse 2

 I have so much to say and I'm hopin' That your arms are open

 Don't turn away, I want you near me But you have to hear me

:REPEAT Chord Progression: Verse 1, Verse 2, Verse 1..

Here's where I stand

Here's who I am

Love me, but don't tell me who I have to be

Here's who I am, I'm what you see

You said I had to change and I was tryin'

But my heart was lyin'

I'm not that child any longer

I am stronger

:Repeat Verse 1:

Here's where I stand

Here's who I am

Help me to move on but please don't tell me how

I'm on my way, I'm movin' now

In this life we've come so far, But we're only who we are

 With the courage of love, To show us the way

  -- (8va=barre 12position)

We've got the power to stand up and say (up and say)

:REPEAT Chord Progression: Verse 1, Verse 2 etc...

Here's where I stand

Here's where I am

Stand up and be counted, I'm counting on you

If you're with me

We'll make it through

Here's where I stand

Here's who I am

Love me, love me, love me and we'll make it through

Here's where I stand

Baby, baby, baby I'm counting on you

Here's where I stand

Love me, love me, love me and we'll make it through

I'm counting

I'm counting

I'm counting, I'm counting on you