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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · Em · E
What Child Is This Chords – Guitar
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · Em · E
What Child Is This Chords – Ukulele
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · Em · E
What Child Is This Chords – Piano
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · Em · E
What Child Is This Chords – Banjo
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · Em · E
What Child Is This Chords – Mandolin
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · Em · E
What Child Is This Chords – Harmonica
A beloved Christmas hymn set to the melody of “Greensleeves.” This song is in 3/4 time (waltz) and uses the haunting Am tonality with five chords.
Waltz Feel (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time. Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” as you strum. The E major chord creates a beautiful tension before resolving back to Am. Let the minor tonality create the mysterious feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am – C
G – Em
Am – E (×2)
Chorus
C – G
Am – E
C – G
Am – E – Am
Verse 2
Am – C
G – Em
Am – E (×2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "What Child Is This"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, C, G, Em and E.
Is "What Child Is This" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "What Child Is This" in?
It is in the key of Am.
Who wrote "What Child Is This"?
It was written by William Chatterton Dix, and released in 1865.