Key: A
Introduction:
Am G
1. What child is this who laid to rest
F E
on Mary`s lap is sleeping?
Am G
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
F E Am
while shepherds their watch are keeping.
C G
This, this is Christ, the King,
Am E
whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
C G
Haste, haste, to bring him love,
Am E Am
the babe, the son of Mary.
Am G
2. Why lies he in such mean estate,
F E
where ox and ass are feeding?
Am G
Good Christians fear and sinners hear
F E Am
the silent word is pleading.
C G Am E
Raise, raise the song on high, the virgin sings her lullaby.
C G Am E Am
Joy, Joy, for Christ is born, the babe, the son of Mary.
Am G
3. The world is waiting for him to grow
F E
and wake up all who are sleeping.
A G
Oh, blessed be this day forever,
F E Am
that saved us from our weeping. + R e f r a i n