Lyrics
What Child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mar y’s lap is sleep
ing?
Whom an gels greet with an thems sweet, while shep herds watch are keep
ing?
This,
this is Christ the King, Whom shep herds guard and an gels sing:
This,
this is Christ the King, the Babe, the Son of Mar
y.
What Child Is This? by William C. Dix
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “What Child Is This?”
- What key is "What Child Is This?" in?
- "What Child Is This?" by William C. Dix is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
- Is "What Child Is This?" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- 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.
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