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? — Simple Sheet Music

"What Child Is This?" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "What Child Is This?"?
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.
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.
What other songs by William C. Dix can I play here?
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