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Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · Em · E
A beloved Christmas hymn set to the melody of “Greensleeves.” This song is in 3/4 time (waltz) and uses the haunting Am tonality with five chords.
Waltz Feel (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time. Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” as you strum. The E major chord creates a beautiful tension before resolving back to Am. Let the minor tonality create the mysterious feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Am C
What child is this, who laid to rest
G Em
On Mary’s lap is sleeping
Am E
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
Am E
While shepherds watch are keeping
Chorus
C G
This, this is Christ the King
Am E
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
C G
Haste, haste to bring Him laud
Am E Am
The babe, the son of Mary
Verse 2
Am C
Why lies He in such mean estate
G Em
Where ox and lamb are feeding
Am E
Good Christian, fear, for sinners here
Am E
The silent Word is pleading