Am G Am G
[Verse 1]
Am G
What Child is this who, laid to rest
F E
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Am G
Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet,
F E Am
While shepherds watch are keeping?
[Chorus]
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 G Am G
[Verse 2]
Am G
Why lies He in such mean estate,
F E
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Am G
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
F E Am
The silent Word is pleading.
[Chorus]
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.
[Instrumental]
Am G Am G
[Verse 3]
Am G
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
F E
Come peasant, king to own Him;
Am G
The King of kings salvation brings,
F E Am
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
[Chorus]
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.
[Chorus]
C G Em
This, this is Christ the King,
Am F E
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing;
C G Em
Joy, Joy, for Christ is born
Am E A
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
