Verse 1: 
          A 
Better by far is Your presence 
          F#m 
Better by far is Your Spirit 
           C#m 
Nothing compares 
        D                     E 
To Your love poured out in my heart 
                A 
It's better by far 
                   Am        G    C 
        Better by far to be near You 
                G                    D 
        Than be freed from all of my trials 
                  Am           G            C 
        Better by far that You make me like Christ 
                 G            Esus  E 
        Than to give me all I desire  

Verse 2: 
Better by far just to know You 
Than be blessed in all other ways 
Better by far that You work in my life 
To the praise of Your glory and grace