What Child Is This Anyway
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse]
Em D
What Child is this who laid to rest
Em Bm
On Mary's lap is sleeping
Em D
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
Em B Em
While shepherds watch are keeping
G D
This this is Christ the King
Em B
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
G D
Haste haste to bring Him praise
Em B Em
The Babe the Son of Mary
Em D
Why lies He in such mean estate
Em Bm
Where ox and ass are feeding
Em D
Good Christian fear for sinners here
Em B Em
The silent Word is pleading
G D
Nails spear shall pierce Him through
Em B
The cross be borne for me for you
G D
Hail hail the Word made flesh
Em B Em
The Babe the Son of Mary
Em D
So bring Him incense gold and myrrh
Em Bm
The Servant King; to own him
Em D
The King of kings salvation brings
Em B Em
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
G D
Raise raise the song on high
Em B
The Virgin sings her lullaby
G D
Joy joy for Christ is born
Em B Em
The Babe the Son of Mary
How to play What Child Is This Anyway
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.