what child is this Chords
what child is this by The Raveonettes is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of Am. It uses the chords Am, G, E, C and Em. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
(verse 1)
Am G
What Child is this, who laid to rest
Am E
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Am G
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
Am E Am
While shepherds watch are keeping?
(chorus)
C G
This, this is Christ the King
Am E
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
C G
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
Am E Am
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
(verse 2)
Am G
Why lies he in such mean estate
Am E
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Am G
Good Christian, fear for sinners here,
Am E Am
The silent Word is pleasing.
(chorus)
C G
This, this is Christ the King
Am E
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
C G
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
Am E Em
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
(verse 3)
Am G
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh;
Am E
Come, peasant king, to own Him.
Am G
The King of Kings salvation brings;
Am E Am
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
(chorus)
C G
This, this is Christ the King
Am E
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
C G
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
Am E Am
The Babe, the Son of Mary.