Jesus Loves Me

1. Jesus loves me! This I know,
   For the Bible tells me so.
   Little ones to him belong;
   They are weak, but he is strong.

   Chorus:
   Yes, Jesus loves me!
   Yes, Jesus loves me!
   Yes, Jesus loves me!
   The Bible tells me so.

2. Jesus love me He who died
   Heaven's gate to open wide
   He will wash away my sins
   Let this little child come in

3. Jesus loves me He Will stay
   Close beside me all the way
   Thou hast bled and died for me
   I will henceforth live for Thee

   (alt verses:)

4. Jesus loves me! This I know,
   As he loved so long ago,
   Taking children on his knee,
   Saying, "Let them come to me."

5. Jesus loves me still today,
   Walking with me on my way,
   Wanting as a friend to give
   Light and love to all who live.

There is a second version of the song which has a different tune and chorus, but uses the same verses (guitar chords included):

E D A Am (or) Eadd9 Dadd9 Aadd9 Cadd9

E                D            A
Jesus loves me, this I know,

                Am          E
For the Bible tells me so,

                D           A
Little ones to Him belong,

                  Am             E
They are weak but He is strong.

Chorus:

Alleluia, allelu,
Alleluia, allelu(ia) (repeat)

All the verses from above are easily sung to this tune; verses from other songs also fit the tune as well (e.g. Amazing Grace). This version is often found at summer camps, and sung around campfires.

As the author of this song died in 1915, I will assume that it has moved into the public domain. I shall attempt to create a 'tune description' for this version in the near future to help any interested in singing this version.