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? — Piano Lead Sheet
"What Child Is This?" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 105 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.
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- The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What Child Is This?" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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- 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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