He could not tell her the words of his heart.

One had to tell the young the same words many times before they understood.

Someday, I hope, someone will tell me the right words to say at moments like this.

Now, please be telling me the words in the music you were playing.

To the other members of the court he explained, "I was telling him the words we use."

"Perhaps you could tell us the exact words he used."

Tell her the three words she'd wanted to hear all her life?

Could as well just be thinking to himself or telling the child the words "Careful that's right".

I told all the words that had been said to me, trying not to fall into a cadence.

Let's tell him the words and get the hell out of here.