What Child Is This Chords

Verse 1:

Am E
What child is this, who laid to rest?
Am E
On Mary’s lap is sleeping.
G Em
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
C G C E7
While shepherds watch are keeping.

Chorus:

Am
This, this is Christ the King,
Dm Am E7
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Am
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
Dm Am E7 Am
The babe, the son of Mary.

Verse 2:

Am E
Why lies He in such mean estate
Am E
Where ox and ass are feeding?
G Em
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here
C G C E7
The silent Word is pleading.

Chorus:

Am
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
Dm Am E7
The cross be borne for me, for you:
Am
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
Dm Am E7 Am
The babe, the son of Mary.

Verse 3:

Am E
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Am E
Come, peasant, king, to own Him:
G Em
The King of kings salvation brings;
C G C E7
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.

Chorus:

Am
Raise, raise the song on high,
Dm Am E7
The virgin sings her lullaby:
Am
Joy, joy, for Christ is born,
Dm Am E7 Am
The babe, the son of Mary.

Note: The chords above are based on a simplified version of “What Child Is This”. Feel free to experiment and adjust the chords according to your preference and playing style.