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 desert 
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