Preview of the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement for “Fairest Lord Jesus” by Burl Ives.
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Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
A Little Bitty Tear: The Nashville Years 1961-1965 (1993)
Burl Ives
Burl Ives was an American singer and actor born in 1909 in Jasper County, Illinois, who built his reputation performing traditional folk songs after years of traveling the country as an itinerant musician. He hosted his own radio show, The Wayfaring Stranger, which helped bring folk music to a wider audience, and later crossed over into country music in the 1960s with considerable chart success. He was also a working film and stage actor throughout his career, making him one of the more broadly recognized entertainers of his era.
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Good to know
What key is "Fairest Lord Jesus" in?
"Fairest Lord Jesus" by Burl Ives is in E♭ major.
What is the tempo of "Fairest Lord Jesus"?
"Fairest Lord Jesus" plays at around 94 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Fairest Lord Jesus"?
The core progression is E♭, G7, Cm, E♭7, A♭, and E♭maj/5, built around the E♭ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Fairest Lord Jesus"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, string ensemble, male choir, and subtle percussion.
Can I get "Fairest Lord Jesus" piano sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement of "Fairest Lord Jesus" by Burl Ives, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Fairest Lord Jesus" piano sheet music easy to play?
"Fairest Lord Jesus" piano sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 94 BPM in E♭ major with 15 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Fairest Lord Jesus" piano sheet music?
Yes. The beginner piano sheet music for "Fairest Lord Jesus" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Fairest Lord Jesus" on?
"Fairest Lord Jesus" appears on A Little Bitty Tear: The Nashville Years 1961-1965 (1993).
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