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Lyrics
What Child is this, Who, (D)laid to rest, On (C)Mar y’s lap is (B)sleep
ing?
Whom (Em)an gels greet with (D)an thems sweet while (C)shep herds (B7)watch are (Esus)keep
(Em)ing?
(G)This,
this is (D)Christ, the King, Whom (Em)shep herds guard and (B7)an gels sing;
(G)Haste,
haste to (D)bring Him laud, The (Em)Babe, the (B7)Son of (Esus)Mar
(Em)y.
What Child Is This? — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "What Child Is This?" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “What Child Is This?”
- Can I play "What Child Is This?" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "What Child Is This?" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "What Child Is This?" by Christmas Carol 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What Child Is This?" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 Christmas Carol. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Christmas Carol can I play here?
- Try "Angels We Have Heard On High", "Away In A Manger", "Coventry Carol". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "What Child Is This?"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "What Child Is This?" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "What Child Is This?"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "What Child Is This?" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.