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What Child Is This?

· by William C. Dix

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Lyrics

What Child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mar y’s lap is sleep

ing?

Whom an gels greet with an thems sweet, while shep herds watch are keep

ing?

This,

this is Christ the King, Whom shep herds guard and an gels sing:

This,

this is Christ the King, the Babe, the Son of Mar

y.

What Child Is This? by William C. Dix — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What Child Is This?” by William C. Dix 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 C at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "What Child Is This?" 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 "What Child Is This?"?: 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 William C. Dix songs work for kids?: Try "What Child Is This?", "What Child Is This?", "What Child Is This?". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.