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:
Haste,
haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mar
y!
What Child Is This? by Christmas Carol
Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 104 BPM. Difficulty: advanced. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “What Child Is This?”
- What key is "What Child Is This?" in?
- "What Child Is This?" by Christmas Carol is in the key of E with a tempo of 104 BPM. Difficulty: advanced.
- Is "What Child Is This?" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated advanced. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "What Child Is This?" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "What Child Is This?" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Christmas Carol can I play here?
- Try "Angels We Have Heard On High", "Away In A Manger", "Coventry Carol". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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