D
Tell me the story of Jesus
A A7 D
write on my heart every word
D D7 G D
Tell me the story most precious
A A7 D
Sweetest that ever was heard
G D
Tell of the angels in cho-rus
A A7 D
Sang as they welcomed His birth
G D
Glory to God in the high-est
A A-A7
Peace and good ti-dings to earth
Chorus:
D
Tell me the story of Jesus
A A7 D
write on my heart every word
D D7 G D
Tell me the story most precious
A A7 D
Sweetest that ever was heard
Verse 2:
D
Fasting alone in the dessert
A A7 D
Tell of the days that are past
D D7 G D
How for our sins He was tempted
A A7 D
Yet was tri-umphant at last
G D
Tell of the years of His labor
A A7 D
Tell of the sorrow he bore
G D
He was despised and af-flicted
A A-A7
Homeless rejected and poor
Chorus:
D
Tell me the story of Jesus
A A7 D
write on my heart every word
D D7 G D
Tell me the story most precious
A A7 D
Sweetest that ever was heard
Verse 3:
D
Tell of the cross where they nailed Him
A A7 D
Writhing in anguish and pain
D D7 G D
Tell of the grave where they laid Him
A A7 D
Tell how He liveth a-gain
G D
Love in that story so tender
A A7 D
Clearer than ever I see
G D
Stay let me weep while you whisper
A A-A7
Love paid the ransom for me
Chorus:
D
Tell me the story of Jesus
A A7 D
write on my heart every word
D D7 G D
Tell me the story most precious
A A7 D
Sweetest that ever was heard