What Child Is This
Verse 1:
| F#m | E |
| Wha | t child is this, who | , laid to rest |
| D | C#7 |
| On | Mary's lap, is | sleeping? |
| F#m | E |
| Whom | angels greet with | anthems sweet, |
| D | C#7 | F#m |
| While | shepherds | watch are | keeping? |
Chorus 1:
| A | E |
| This, this is | Christ the King, |
| D | C#7 |
| Whom | shepherds guard and | angels sing: |
| A | E |
| Haste, haste to | bring him laud, |
| D | C#7 | F#m |
| The | Babe, the | Son of | Mary! |
Verse 2:
| F#m | E |
| So | bring Him incense, | gold, and myrrh, |
| D | C#7 |
| Come | peasant king to | own Him, |
| F#m | E |
| The | King of kings, sal | vation brings, |
| D | C#7 | F#m |
| Let | loving | hearts en | throne Him. |
Chorus 1:
| A | E |
| This, this is | Christ the King, |
| D | C#7 |
| Whom | shepherds guard and | angels sing: |
| A | E |
| Haste, haste to | bring him laud, |
| D | C#7 | F#m |
| The | Babe, the | Son of | Mary! |
Chorus 2:
| A | E |
| Raise, raise the | song on high, |
| D | C#7 |
| The | Virgin sings her | lullaby: |
| A | E |
| Joy, joy, for | Christ is born, |
| D | C#7 | F#m |
| The | Babe, the | Son of | Mary! |