What Child Is This?

by William C. Dix
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Lyrics

What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mar yโ€™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? โ€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "What Child Is This?" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œWhat Child Is This?โ€

Can I play "What Child Is This?" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "What Child Is This?" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "What Child Is This?" by William C. Dix played in?
What Child Is This? is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "What Child Is This?"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What Child Is This?" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "What Child Is This?"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What Child Is This?"?
"What Child Is This?" was originally performed by William C. Dix. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by William C. Dix can I play here?
Try "What Child Is This?", "What Child Is This?", "What Child Is This?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "What Child Is This?"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "What Child Is This?" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "What Child Is This?"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "What Child Is This?" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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