Tell Me The Story Of Jesus
View chords used in this chart
C:x32010
F:133211
G7:320001
verse 1:
C
Tell me the story of Jesus
G7 C
Write on my heart every word
C F C
Tell me the story most precious
G7 C
Sweetest that ever was heard
F C
Tell how the angels in Chorus
G7 C
Sang as they welcomed His birth
F C
Glory to God in the highest
G7 C
Peace and good tidings to earth
verse 2:
Fasting alone in the dessert
Tell of the days that are past
How for our sins He was tempted
Yet was triumphant at last
Tell of the years of His labor
Tell of the sorrow He bore
He was despised and afflicted
Homeless rejected and poor
verse 3:
Tell of the cross where they nailed Him
Writhing in anguish and pain
Tell of the grave where they laid Him
Tell how He liveth again
Love in that story so tender
Clearer than ever I see
Stay let me weep while you whisper
Love paid the ransom for me
How to play Tell Me The Story Of Jesus
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.