John P. Kee - Tell Me a Story Lyrics

Tell Me a Story is a simple song that asks to hear stories about Jesus. The first part asks to be told a story about the Savior and His kindness and goodness, saying the singer wants to hear it. The second part asks again for a story about baby Jesus and about His holiness, repeating the request.

The song reflects the way the gospel is passed on by telling, as in Luke 1:1-4 and Psalm 78:4, where the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord are told to the next generation, with Luke 2:1-20 for the story of the baby Jesus and Deuteronomy 6:7. The short repeated phrases and the gentle request make it a good fit for children and families, and the tone is warm, curious and reverent. It works well as a song that leads into a Bible story or a Christmas reading.