[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
