[Verse 1]
D
Tell me the story of Jesus
A A7 D
Write on my heart every word
D G D
Tell me the story most precious
A A7 D D7
Sweetest that ever was heard
G D
Tell how the angels in chorus
A A7 D D7
Sang as they welcomed His birth
G D
Glory to God in the highest
A E A A7
Peace and good tidings to earth
[Refrain]
D
Tell me the story of Jesus
A A7 D
Write on my heart every word
D 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 G D
How for our sins He was tempted
A A7 D D7
Yet was triumphant at last
G D
Tell of the years of His labor
A A7 D D7
Tell of the sorrow He bore
G D
He was despised and afflicted
A E A A7
Homeless rejected and poor
[Refrain]
D
Tell me the story of Jesus
A A7 D
Write on my heart every word
D 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 G D
Tell of the grave where they laid Him
A A7 D D7
Tell how He liveth again
G D
Love in that story so tender
A A7 D D7
Clearer than ever I see
G D
Stay let me weep while you whisper
A E A A7
Love paid the ransom for me
[Refrain]
D
Tell me the story of Jesus
A A7 D
Write on my heart every word
D G D
Tell me the story most precious
A A7 D
Sweetest that ever was heard