What Child Is This?

by William C. Dix
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Lyrics

What (Em)Child is this, who, (D)laid to rest, On (C)Mar y’s lap is (B7)sleep

ing?

Whom (Em)an gels greet with (D)an thems sweet, While (C)shep herds (B7)watch are (Em)keep

ing?

(Bm)This,

(G)this is (D)Christ the (Bm)King, Whom (Em)shep herds (C)guard and (B7)an gels sing:

(G)Haste,

(G#dim)haste to (F#m7)bring Him (Bm)laud, The (Em)babe, the (B7)son of (E)Mar

y.

So (Em)bring Him in cense, (D)gold and myrrh, Come (C)peas ant, king, to (B7)own

Him.

The (Em)King of kings sal (D)va tion brings, Let (C)lov ing (B7)hearts en (Em)throne

Him.

(Bm)Raise,

(G)raise the (D)song on (Bm)high, The (Em)Vir gin (C)sings Her (B7)lull a by:

(G)Joy,

(G#dim)joy for (F#m7)Christ is (Bm)born, The (Em)babe, the (B7)son of (E)Mar

y.

So y.

What Child Is This? by William C. Dix

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 105 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 William C. Dix is in the key of E with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "What Child Is This?" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by William C. Dix can I play here?
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