What Child Is This
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Am C G Em Am E Am Asus2
Am C G Em
What child is this who, laid to rest
Am F E E7
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Am C G Em
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
Am E Am
While shepherds watch are keeping?
C G Em
This, this is Christ the king
Am F E E7
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
C G Em
Haste, haste, to bring him laud
Am E Am
The babe, the son of Mary
Am C G Em
So bring him incense, gold and myrrh
Am F E E7
Come peasant, king to own him
Am C G Em
The king of kings, salvation brings
Am E Am
Let loving hearts enthrone him
C G Em
This, this is Christ the king
Am F E E7
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
C G Em
Haste, haste, to bring him laud
Am E Am
The babe, the son of Mary
Instrumental: (same as 1st verse)
Am C G Em
Am F E E7
Am C G Em
Am E Am
C G Em
This, this is Christ the king
Am F E E7
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
C G Em
Haste, haste, to bring him laud
Am E Am
The babe, the son of Mary
How to play What Child Is This
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.