"Here's Where I Stand" lyrics

Here in the dark, I stand before you
Knowin' this is my chance to show you my heart
This is the start
This is the start

I have so much to say, and I'm hopin'
That your arms are open
Don't turn away, I want ya near me
But you have to hear me

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 a-lyin'
I'm not a child any longer
I am stronger

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
The courage of love show us the way
Unlock the power to stand up and say

Here's where I stand, here's who I am
Stand up and be counted, I'm countin' on you
If you're with me
We'll make it through

Oh, I'm countin'
Oh, I'm countin'
I'm countin', I'm countin' on
You

I'm countin' on you
Here's where I stand
Here's where I stand