Difficulty
Intermediate πͺ
Rate for accuracy
🎸
β Verse 1:
C#m B E B
What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
C#m A G#
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
C#m B E B
Whom An - gels greet with anthems sweet,
C#m G# C#m
While shepherds watch are keeping?
β Chorus:
E B
This, this is Christ the King,
C#m A G#
Whom shepherds gaurd and Angels sing.
E B
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
C#m G# C#m
The Babe, the son of Mary.
β Verse 2:
Dm C F C
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Dm Bb A
Come peasant king to own Him.
Dm C F C
The King of Kings, salvation brings,
Dm A Dm
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
β Chorus:
F C
Raise, raise the song on high,
Dm Bb A
The Virgin sings her lullaby.
Dm C
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
Dm A Dm
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
β Chorus:
F C
Raise, raise the song on high,
Dm Bb A
The Virgin sings her lullaby.
Dm C
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
Dm A Dm
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
Song History
Published: November 16, 2023
Last Updated: March 2, 2026