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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.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “What Child Is This?”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What Child Is This?"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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?
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "What Child Is This?". Key of E, 105 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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