Fairest Lord Jesus

by Munster Gesangbuch

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Fair

est Lord (Bb7)Je

(Eb)sus,

rul er of all (Ab)na

(Eb)ture,

O

(Ab)Thou of (Eb)God

(Bb7)and

(Bb7)man

(Eb)the

(Bb)Son:

(Eb)Thee

(Ab)I (Eb)will (C7)cher

(Fm)ish,

(Fm)Thee

I will (Eb)hon

or, Thou, (Abm)my soul’s glo ry, (Eb)joy,

(Bb7)and

(Ebsus)crown.

Fair

are the (Bb7)mead

(Eb)ows,

fair er still the (Ab)wood

(Eb)lands,

robed

(Ab)in the (Eb)bloom

(Bb7)ing

(Bb7)garb

(Eb)of

(Bb)spring:

(Eb)Je

(Ab)sus (Eb)is (C7)fair

(Fm)er,

(Fm)Je

sus is (Eb)pur

er, who (Abm)makes the woe ful (Eb)joy,

(Bb7)and

(Ebsus)crown.

(Eb)heart

(Bb7)to

(Eb)sing.

(Dm)Fair

is the (Gm)sun

(F)shine,

(D7)fair er still the (Gm)moon

(F)light,

and

(Bb)all the (F)twin

(C7)kling

(C7)star

(F)ry

(C)host:

(F)Je

sus shines (Gm)bright

er,

(Gm)Je

sus shines (F)pur

er than (Bb)all the an gels (F)heav’n

(C7)can

(F)boast.

(Dm)Beau

ti ful (Gm)Sav

(F)ior!

(D7)Lord er of the (Gm)na

(F)tions!

Son

(Bb)of the (F)God

(C7)and

(C7)Son

(F)of

(C)Man!

(F)Glo

ry and (Gm)hon

or,

(Gm)praise,

ad o (F)ra

tion, now (Bb)and for ev er (F)more

(C7)be

(F)Thine.

Fairest Lord Jesus by Munster Gesangbuch — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fairest Lord Jesus by Munster Gesangbuch in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Ab at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Fairest Lord Jesus" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Fairest Lord Jesus"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Munster Gesangbuch songs work for kids?
Try "Fairest Lord Jesus", "Fairest Lord Jesus", "Fairest Lord Jesus". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.