Sarah McLachlan - What Child Is This Greensleeves

what child is this ( greensleeves )
artist ( band ) : sarah mclachlan

capo 3rd fret

Am – G – F# ( partial chords root plus 3rd fret B string on G and F# )

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

Am G F# G 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 F# G F# Em
whom shepherds guard and angels sing :
Am F# G 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!

enjoy!! billy wood