Tell Me The Story Of Jesus

by Fanny J. Crosby
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(C)Tell me the (Dm7)sto ry of (Em7)Je (Am)sus,

(Dm7)Write on my (G7)heart ev ’ry (C)word.

Tell me the (Dm7)sto ry most (Em7)pre (Am)cious, (Dm7)Sweet est that (G7)ev er was (C)heard.

(F)Tell how the (F#dim)an gels in (C)cho rus (Dm7)sang as they (G7)wel comed His (C)birth:

(F)“Glo ry to (F#dim)God in the (C)high

est!

(D7)Peace and good tid ings to (G7)earth.”

(C)Tell me the (Dm)sto ry of (Em7)Je

(Am)sus; (Dm7)Write on my (G7)heart ev ’ry (C)word.

Tell me the (Dm7)sto ry most (Em7)pre

(Am)cious, (Dm7)Sweet est that (G7)ev er was (C)heard.

(C)Fast ing a (Dm7)lone in the (Em7)des

(Am)ert,

(Dm7)Tell of the (G7)days that are (C)past,

How for our (Dm7)sins He was (Em7)tempt

(Am)ed,

(Dm7)Yet was tri (G7)um phant at (C)last.

(F)Tell of the (F#dim)years of His (C)la

bor,

(Dm7)Tell of the (G7)sor row He (C)bore.

(F)He was de (F#dim)spised and af (C)flict

ed,

(D7)Home less, re ject ed and (G7)poor.

(C)Tell me the (Dm)sto ry of (Em7)Je

(Am)sus;

(Dm7)Write on my (G7)heart ev ’ry (C)word.

Tell me the (Dm7)sto ry most (Em7)pre

(Am)cious,

(Dm7)Sweet est that (G7)ev er was (C)heard.

(C)heard.

Tell Me The Story Of Jesus by Fanny J. Crosby

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Tell Me The Story Of Jesus”

What key is "Tell Me The Story Of Jesus" in?
"Tell Me The Story Of Jesus" by Fanny J. Crosby is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Tell Me The Story Of Jesus" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Tell Me The Story Of Jesus" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Tell Me The Story Of Jesus" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Fanny J. Crosby can I play here?
Try "I Am Thine, O Lord", "Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross", "My Savior First Of All". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.