My life is based on a true story The greatest story ever told How God's only son gave his life for me Some two thousand years ago No I wasn't there to see The shame of Calvary He suffered there for me Still he hears my heart confess My unworthiness and my rewards My life is based on a true story The story of my wonderous Lord No I wasn't there to see The shame of Calvary He suffered there for me Still he hears my heart confess My unworthiness and my rewards My life is based on a true story The story of my wonderous Lord