Em D
What Child is this who laid to rest
Em Bm7
On Mary's lap is sleeping
Em D
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
C B7 Em
While shepherds watch are keeping
Chorus 1:
G D
This, this is Christ the King
Em Bm7
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
G D
Haste, haste to bring Him laud
C B7 Em
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Verse 2:
Em D/F# G D
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
Em Bm7
Come peasant king to own Him
Em D/F# G D
The King of kings salvation brings
C B7 Em D/F#
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Chorus 2:
G D/F#
Raise, raise a song on high
Em Bm7
The virgin sings her lullaby
G D/F#
Joy, joy for Christ is born
C B7 Em
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Chorus 3:
D/F# G D/F#
(Mary) This, this is Christ the King
Em Bm7
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
G D/F#
Haste, haste to bring Him laud
C B7 Em D/F#
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Chorus 4 (voices only):
N.C. N.C.
Nails, spears shall pierce Him through
N.C. N.C.
The Cross He bore for me, for you
N.C. N.C.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh
N.C. N.C. N.C.
The Babe, The Son of Mary
