Learn "WHAT CHILD IS THIS?" by Josh Groban on Piano

Master "WHAT CHILD IS THIS?" by Josh Groban with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of G at 120 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 120 BPM.

Lyrics

What child is this who, (C)laid to rest, on (Bb)Mar y’s lap is (A7)sleep ing? Whom (Dm)an gels greet with (C)an thems sweet, while (Bb)shep herds (A7)watch are (Dm)keep ing? So bring Him in cense, (C)gold and myrrh; come (Bb)peas ant, king, to (A7)own Him. The (Dm)King of kings sal (C)va tion brings; let (Bb)lov ing (A7)hearts en (Dm)throne Him. (F)This, this is (C)Christ the King, whom (Dm)shep herds guard and (A7)an gels sing. (F)Haste, haste to (C)bring Him (Am7)laud, the (Bb)Babe, the (A7)Son of (Dm)Mar y. Oh, raise, (G)raise a (D)song on high; His (Em)moth er sings her (B7sus)lull a by. (Em)Joy, (F#m7)oh, (G)joy, for (D)Christ is born, the (C)Babe, the (B7)Son of (Em)Mar y. (G)This, this is (D)Christ the King, whom (Em)shep herds guard and (B7sus)an gels sing. (G)Haste, haste (Em7)to (D)bring Him (Bm7)laud, the (C)Babe, the (B7)Son of (Em)Mar (A)y. What (CN.C.)child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mar y’s lap, on Mar y’s lap He is sleep ing. (G)This, this is (D)Christ (F#m)the King, whom (Em)shep herds guard and (B7sus)an gels (B7)sing. (G)Haste, haste (Em7)to (D)bring (F#m)Him (Bm7)laud, the (C)Babe, the (B7sus)Son of (Em)Mar (A)y. The (Em7)Babe, the (A)Son of (Em)Mar y. the (A)Son of (CN.C.)Mar y.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
G
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "What Child Is This?" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.