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Interactive piano tutorial for "Fairest Lord Jesus" by Burl Ives, in E♭ major at about 94 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Fairest Lord Jesus by Burl Ives
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Fairest Lord Jesus" by Burl Ives, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefolk · hymn · acoustic
Moodserene · reverent
Signaturegentle hymn with a warm acoustic feel
E♭ major
Key
94
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E♭
G7
Cm
E♭7
A♭
E♭maj/5
B♭7
Fmin/b3
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

male choir
full, resonant harmonies that carry the melody and reinforce the hymn-like character
acoustic guitar
soft, fingerpicked arpeggios providing the harmonic foundation
string ensemble
lush, sustained pads that fill the stereo field with a warm, reverent ambience
subtle percussion
light, brushed cymbals and soft hand‑drummed accents that keep a gentle pulse without intruding
Album & artist
ALBUM

A Little Bitty Tear: The Nashville Years 1961-1965 (1993)

All of A Little Bitty Tear: The Nashville Years 1961-1965
Artist

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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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 a piano roll for "Fairest Lord Jesus"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Fairest Lord Jesus" by Burl Ives into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Fairest Lord Jesus" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Fairest Lord Jesus" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 94 BPM in E♭ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

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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