Lyrics
What (Em)child (D)is (G)this, who, (D)laid to (Bm)rest, on (Em)Mar y’s (C)lap is (B)sleep
ing?
Whom (Em)an (D)gels (G)greet with (D)an thems (Bm)sweet while (Em)shep herds (B7)watch are (Em)keep
ing?
(G)This,
this is (D)Christ the (Bm)King, whom (Em)shep herds (C)guard and (B)an gels sing.
(G)Haste,
haste to (D)bring Him (Bm)laud, the (Em)Babe, the (B7)Son of (Em)Mar
y.
What Child Is This? by Christmas Carol
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 122 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "What Child Is This?" in?
- "What Child Is This?" by Christmas Carol is in the key of E with a tempo of 122 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "What Child Is This?" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "What Child Is This?" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "What Child Is This?" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.