What Child Is This
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CmCapotraste:
3rd traste
Am C G F E
e|------------|------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
B|-------1----|-------1----|-------0---|-------1---|-------0---|
G|---2-----2--|---0-----0--|---0-----0-|---2-----2-|---1-----1-|
D|-----2------|-----2------|-----0-----|-----3-----|-----2-----|
A|-0----------|-3----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
G|------------|------------|-3---------|-1---------|-0---------|
[Verse 1]
Am C G
What Child is this who laid to rest
F E
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Am C G
Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet
F E Am
While shepherds watch, are keeping?
[Chorus 1]
C G
This, this is Christ the King
Am F E
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing
C G
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud
F E Am
The Babe, the Son of Mary
[Verse 2]
Am C G
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
F E
Come peasant, king to own Him
Am C G
The King of kings salvation brings
F E Am
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
[Chorus 2]
C G
Raise, raise a song on high
Am F E
The virgin sings her lullaby
C G
Joy, joy for Christ is born
F E Am
The Babe, the Son of Mary
[Verse 3]
Am C G F E
Am C G F E
Am
[Chorus 1]
C G
This, this is Christ the King
Am F E
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing
C G
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud
F E Am
The Babe, the Son of Mary
How to play What Child Is This
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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.