Verse 1: 
          A5 
Better by far is Your presence 
          F#5 
Better by far is Your Spirit 
           C#5 
Nothing compares 
        D5                     E5 
To Your love poured out in my heart 
                A5 
It's better by far 
                   A5        G5    C5 
        Better by far to be near You 
                G5                    D5 
        Than be freed from all of my trials 
                  A5           G5            C5 
        Better by far that You make me like Christ 
                 G5            E5  E5 
        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