Key: D
Introduction:
Em Am Em D Bm
What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
C Am B7
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Em Am Em D Bm
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
Em B7 Em
While shepherds watch are keeping?
G D Bm
This, this is Christ the King
C Am B7
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
G D Bm
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
Em B7 Em
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
(verse 2)
Em Am Em D Bm
Why lies he in such mean estate
C Am B7
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Em Am Em D Bm
Good Christian, fear for sinners here,
Em B7 Em
The silent Word is pleading.
G D Bm
Nails, spear shall pierce him through,
C Am B7
The cross be borne for me, for you.
G D Bm
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
Em B7 Em
The babe, the son of Mary.
(verse 3)
Em Am Em D Bm
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
C Am B7
Come, peasant king, to own Him.
Em Am Em D Bm
The King of Kings salvation brings
Em B7 Em
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
G D Bm
Raise, raise the song on high!
C Am B7
The virgin sings her lullaby.
G D Bm
Joy! Joy! for Christ is born,
Em B7 Em
The babe, the son of Mary.