Am C G Em
what child is this who , laid to rest
Am F E
on mary’s lap is sleeping?
Am C G Em
whom angels greet with anthems sweet ,
Am Em Am
while shepherds watch are keeping?
C G Em
this , this is christ the king ,
Am F E
whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
C G Em
haste , haste , to bring him laud ,
Am E Am
the babe , the son of mary .
Am C G Em
why lies he in such mean estate ,
Am F E
where ox and ass are feeding?
Am C G Em
good christians , fear , for sinners here
Am Em Am
the silent word is pleading .
C G Em
nails , spear shall pierce him through ,
Am F E
the cross be borne for me , for you .
C G Em
hail , hail the word made flesh ,
Am Em Am
the babe , the son of mary .
Am C G Em
so bring him incense , gold and myrrh ,
Am F E
come peasant , king to own him;
Am C G Em
the king of kings salvation brings ,
Am Em Am
let loving hearts enthrone him .
C G Em
raise , raise a song on high ,
Am F E
the virgin sings her lullaby .
C G Em
joy , joy for christ is born ,
Am Em Am
the babe , the son of mary .
Am C G Em
what child is this who , laid to rest
Am F E
on mary’s lap is sleeping?
Am C G Em
whom angels greet with anthems sweet ,
Am Em Am
while shepherds watch are keeping?
C G Em
this , this is christ the king ,
Am F E
whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
C G Em
haste , haste , to bring him laud ,
Am E Am
the babe , the son of mary .
Am C G Em
why lies he in such mean estate ,
Am F E
where ox and ass are feeding?
Am C G Em
good christians , fear , for sinners here
Am Em Am
the silent word is pleading .
C G Em
nails , spear shall pierce him through ,
Am F E
the cross be borne for me , for you .
C G Em
hail , hail the word made flesh ,
Am Em Am
the babe , the son of mary .
Am C G Em
so bring him incense , gold and myrrh ,
Am F E
come peasant , king to own him;
Am C G Em
the king of kings salvation brings ,
Am Em Am
let loving hearts enthrone him .
C G Em
raise , raise a song on high ,
Am F E
the virgin sings her lullaby .
C G Em
joy , joy for christ is born ,
Am Em Am
the babe , the son of mary .
