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What Child Is This Greensleeves

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Capo 3rd Fret
Am G D (partial chords root plus 3rd fret B string on G and D)
G D/F# Em      **at end of loop Am to E back to Am
AmWhat child Gis D/F#this, who, GlaiD/F#d to Emrest
On Mary's lap, is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with voices sweet, 
While shepherds watch are keeping?
CThis, this is GChrist the EmKing, 
AmWhom shepGherds Dguard and GaD/F#ngels Emsing: 
AmHaste, Dhaste to GbriD/F#ng him Empraise, 
AmThe Babe, the ESon of AmMary!Am  E  Am  
So bring Him incense, gold,and myrrh,
Come peasant king to praise Him, 
The King of kings of glory brings, 
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise the song on high, 
Let singing fill the earth and sky, 
Joy, joy, for Christ is born, 
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
What child is this, who, laid to rest 
On Mary's lap, is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with voices sweet, 
While shepherds watch are keeping? 
This, this is Christ the King, 
Whom shepherds watch and angels sing: 
Haste, haste to bring him praise, 
The Babe, the Son of Mary!

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What Child Is This Greensleeves

by Sarah McLachlan

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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D/F#

Capo 3rd Fret

Am G D (partial chords root plus 3rd fret B string on G and D)

G D/F# Em **at end of loop Am to E back to Am

Am G D/F# G D/F# Em

What child is this, who, laid to rest

On Mary's lap, is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with voices sweet,

While shepherds watch are keeping?

C G Em

This, this is Christ the King,

Am G D G D/F# Em

Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:

Am D G D/F# Em

Haste, haste to bring him praise,

Am E Am Am E Am

The Babe, the Son of Mary!

So bring Him incense, gold,and myrrh,

Come peasant king to praise Him,

The King of kings of glory brings,

Let loving hearts enthrone Him.

Raise, raise the song on high,

Let singing fill the earth and sky,

Joy, joy, for Christ is born,

The Babe, the Son of Mary!

What child is this, who, laid to rest

On Mary's lap, is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with voices sweet,

While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the King,

Whom shepherds watch and angels sing:

Haste, haste to bring him praise,

The Babe, the Son of Mary!

About What Child Is This Greensleeves Chords by Sarah McLachlan

Learn how to play What Child Is This Greensleeves by Sarah McLachlan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “What Child Is This Greensleeves chords”, “What Child Is This Greensleeves guitar chords”, or “Sarah McLachlan What Child Is This Greensleeves chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy What Child Is This Greensleeves chords and for experienced players who want accurate What Child Is This Greensleeves lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, D, B, D/F, Em.

FAQ — What Child Is This Greensleeves by Sarah McLachlan

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What key is "What Child Is This Greensleeves" in?

The chords for "What Child Is This Greensleeves" show the original chord names (including Am, G, D, B, D/F, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.