I Love To Tell The Story
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C F C
I love to tell the story of unseen things above
G7 C G7
Of Jesus and His glory of Jesus and his love
C Am E7
I love to tell the story because I know 'tis true
F C G7 C
It satisfies my longings as nothing else can do
G7 C F C
I love to tell the story 'twill be my theme in glory
C F C G7 C
To tell the old old story of Jesus and his love
C F C
I love to tell the story 'tis pleasant to repeat
G7 C G7
What seems each time I tell it more wonderfully sweet
G7 C Am E7
I love to tell the story for some have never heard
F C G7 C
The message of salvation from God's own holy word
G7 C F C
I love to tell the story 'twill be my theme in glory
C F C G7 C
To tell the old old story of Jesus and His love
C F C
I love to tell the story for those who know it best
G7 C G7
Seen hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest
G7 C Am E7
And when in scenes of glory I sing the new new song
F C G7 C
Twill be the old old story that I have loved so long
G7 C F C
I love to tell the story 'twill be my theme in glory
C F C G7 C
To tell the old old story of Jesus and his love
C F C G7 C
To tell the old old story of Jesus and his love
How to play I Love To Tell The Story
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.