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[Intro]
Dm C G
[Verse 1]
DmWhat if I stumble? What if I fall?C  G  
DmIs this one for the people?
Is tChis one for the GLord?
Or do DmI simply serenade for Cthings I must Gafford?
You can Dmjumble them together, my Cconflict sGtill remains
For holDminess is calling, in the midCst of courting Gfame.
[Bridge]
BbCause I see the Ftrust in their Ceyes
(Though the sky is falling)
BbThey need your lFove in their lCives
(Compromise is calling)
[Chorus]
CWhat if I stumblGe? What iEf I fall?
AmWhat if I lose my step and I make fooFls of us all?
CWill the love continue when my walGk becomes a crawl?E  
AmWhat if I stumblFe, and what if DmI fall?
DmWhat if I stumble?  What if I fall?
CYou never turn in tGhe heat of it all.
DmWhat if I stumble?  What if I faCllG?
[Verse 2]
DmFather please forgive me for CI can not composGe
DmThe fear that lives within me, oCr the rate at which Git grows.
DmIf struggle has a purpose on the nCarrow road you've carvGed
DmWhy do I dread my trespasses wilCl leave a deadly sGcar?
BbDo they see the fFear in my eyesC?
(Are they so revealing?)
BbThis time I can Fnot disguiseC  
(All the doubt I'm feeling)
[Chorus]
 C   G   E   Am   F(x4)
DmEveryone's got to crawl when you know that your up Cagainst the wallG  
(It's about to fall)
DmEveryone's got to crawl when you know that . . .C  G  
DmEveryone's got to crawl when you know that your up Cagainst the wallG  
(It's about to fall)
DmEveryone's got to crawl when you know that . . .C  G  
BbI hear you whispFering my Cname,  you say
BbMy love for you Fwill never chaCnge, never change
[Chorus] (x2)
DmWhat if I stumble?  What if I fall?
CYou never turn in tGhe heat of it all.
DmWhat if I stumble?  What if I fall?
CYou are my comfort, Gand my God!
DmIs this one for the people?
CIs this one for Gthe Lord?
[Outro]
Dm C G

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The story behind the song

This song grapples with the fear of falling short and the desire for holiness, even while pursuing worldly success. It speaks to the inner conflict of wanting to live right, but acknowledging the possibility of stumbling along the way. Yet, in that vulnerability, there's a deep comfort found in a higher power that remains steadfast. "What If I Stumble" comes from dc Talk's 1995 album Jesus Freak, showcasing the Christian rap and rock trio's evolving sound and heartfelt lyrical themes. At its heart, it's a prayer for strength and reassurance in the journey of faith.

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What If I Stumble

by dc Talk

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[Intro]

Dm C G

[Verse 1]

Dm C G

What if I stumble? What if I fall?

Is this one for the people?

C G

Is this one for the Lord?

Dm C G

Or do I simply serenade for things I must afford?

Dm C G

You can jumble them together, my conflict still remains

Dm C G

For holiness is calling, in the midst of courting fame.

[Bridge]

Bb F C

Cause I see the trust in their eyes

(Though the sky is falling)

Bb F C

They need your love in their lives

(Compromise is calling)

[Chorus]

C G E

What if I stumble? What if I fall?

Am F

What if I lose my step and I make fools of us all?

C G E

Will the love continue when my walk becomes a crawl?

Am F Dm

What if I stumble, and what if I fall?

What if I stumble? What if I fall?

C G

You never turn in the heat of it all.

Dm C G

What if I stumble? What if I fall?

[Verse 2]

Dm C G

Father please forgive me for I can not compose

Dm C G

The fear that lives within me, or the rate at which it grows.

Dm C G

If struggle has a purpose on the narrow road you've carved

Dm C G

Why do I dread my trespasses will leave a deadly scar?

Bb F C

Do they see the fear in my eyes?

(Are they so revealing?)

Bb F C

This time I can not disguise

(All the doubt I'm feeling)

[Chorus]

C G E Am F

(x4)

Dm C G

Everyone's got to crawl when you know that your up against the wall

(It's about to fall)

Dm C G

Everyone's got to crawl when you know that . . .

Dm C G

Everyone's got to crawl when you know that your up against the wall

(It's about to fall)

Dm C G

Everyone's got to crawl when you know that . . .

Bb F C

I hear you whispering my name, you say

Bb F C

My love for you will never change, never change

[Chorus] (x2)

What if I stumble? What if I fall?

C G

You never turn in the heat of it all.

What if I stumble? What if I fall?

C G

You are my comfort, and my God!

Is this one for the people?

C G

Is this one for the Lord?

[Outro]

Dm C G

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