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What Child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mar yโs 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? โ Piano Lead Sheet
"What Child Is This?" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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- Where are the chord symbols for "What Child Is This?" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "What Child Is This?" is in C.
- What key is "What Child Is This?" by William C. Dix played in?
- What Child Is This? is arranged in the key of C 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?
- Yes โ 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 โ 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.
- Does "What Child Is This?" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "What Child Is This?" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "What Child Is This?"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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