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.

Haste,

haste to bring Him laud, the babe, the son of Mar

y!

What Child Is This? — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "What Child Is This?" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 120 BPM.

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About “What Child Is This?”

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 — 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.

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