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We Three Kings Chords

Traditional Beginner Key of E 5 Chords 3 min read Updated
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · B · D · G · Am

We Three Kings Chords – Guitar

A traditional Christmas carol depicting the journey of the Magi. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time, so strum with a gentle, swaying “ONE-two-three” feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
We three kings of Orient are
E B E
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
B E
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
A E
Following yonder star
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 2

 
E B
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain
E B E
Gold I bring to crown Him again
B E
King forever, ceasing never
A E
Over us all to reign
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 3

 
E B
Frankincense to offer have I
E B
Incense owns a Deity nigh
B E
Prayer and praising, all men raising
A E
Worship Him, God on high
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 4

 
E B
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
E B
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
B E
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
A E
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perperfect light
 

Verse 5

 
E B
Glorious now behold Him arise
E B
King and God and sacrifice
B E
Alleluia, Alleluia
A E
Earth to the heavens replies
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Practice tip: Master the simple two-chord pattern (E and B) for the verses before adding the A chord in the chorus. The B chord can be played as a simple two-finger B7 (index on 1st fret D string, ring finger on 2nd fret A string).

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "We Three Kings"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, B, D, G and Am.

Is "We Three Kings" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "We Three Kings" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "We Three Kings"?

It was written by John Henry Hopkins Jr.

Emtap to play
Btap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · B · D · G · Am

We Three Kings Chords – Ukulele

A traditional Christmas carol depicting the journey of the Magi. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time, so strum with a gentle, swaying “ONE-two-three” feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
We three kings of Orient are
E B E
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
B E
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
A E
Following yonder star
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 2

 
E B
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain
E B E
Gold I bring to crown Him again
B E
King forever, ceasing never
A E
Over us all to reign
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 3

 
E B
Frankincense to offer have I
E B
Incense owns a Deity nigh
B E
Prayer and praising, all men raising
A E
Worship Him, God on high
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 4

 
E B
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
E B
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
B E
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
A E
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perperfect light
 

Verse 5

 
E B
Glorious now behold Him arise
E B
King and God and sacrifice
B E
Alleluia, Alleluia
A E
Earth to the heavens replies
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Practice tip: Master the simple two-chord pattern (E and B) for the verses before adding the A chord in the chorus. The B chord can be played as a simple two-finger B7 (index on 1st fret D string, ring finger on 2nd fret A string).

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "We Three Kings"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, B, D, G and Am.

Is "We Three Kings" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "We Three Kings" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "We Three Kings"?

It was written by John Henry Hopkins Jr.

Emtap to play
Btap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · B · D · G · Am

We Three Kings Chords – Piano

A traditional Christmas carol depicting the journey of the Magi. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time, so strum with a gentle, swaying “ONE-two-three” feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
We three kings of Orient are
E B E
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
B E
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
A E
Following yonder star
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 2

 
E B
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain
E B E
Gold I bring to crown Him again
B E
King forever, ceasing never
A E
Over us all to reign
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 3

 
E B
Frankincense to offer have I
E B
Incense owns a Deity nigh
B E
Prayer and praising, all men raising
A E
Worship Him, God on high
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 4

 
E B
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
E B
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
B E
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
A E
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perperfect light
 

Verse 5

 
E B
Glorious now behold Him arise
E B
King and God and sacrifice
B E
Alleluia, Alleluia
A E
Earth to the heavens replies
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Practice tip: Master the simple two-chord pattern (E and B) for the verses before adding the A chord in the chorus. The B chord can be played as a simple two-finger B7 (index on 1st fret D string, ring finger on 2nd fret A string).

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "We Three Kings"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, B, D, G and Am.

Is "We Three Kings" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "We Three Kings" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "We Three Kings"?

It was written by John Henry Hopkins Jr.

Emtap to play
Btap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · B · D · G · Am

We Three Kings Chords – Banjo

A traditional Christmas carol depicting the journey of the Magi. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time, so strum with a gentle, swaying “ONE-two-three” feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
We three kings of Orient are
E B E
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
B E
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
A E
Following yonder star
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 2

 
E B
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain
E B E
Gold I bring to crown Him again
B E
King forever, ceasing never
A E
Over us all to reign
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 3

 
E B
Frankincense to offer have I
E B
Incense owns a Deity nigh
B E
Prayer and praising, all men raising
A E
Worship Him, God on high
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 4

 
E B
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
E B
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
B E
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
A E
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perperfect light
 

Verse 5

 
E B
Glorious now behold Him arise
E B
King and God and sacrifice
B E
Alleluia, Alleluia
A E
Earth to the heavens replies
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Practice tip: Master the simple two-chord pattern (E and B) for the verses before adding the A chord in the chorus. The B chord can be played as a simple two-finger B7 (index on 1st fret D string, ring finger on 2nd fret A string).

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "We Three Kings"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, B, D, G and Am.

Is "We Three Kings" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "We Three Kings" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "We Three Kings"?

It was written by John Henry Hopkins Jr.

Emtap to play
Btap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · B · D · G · Am

We Three Kings Chords – Mandolin

A traditional Christmas carol depicting the journey of the Magi. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time, so strum with a gentle, swaying “ONE-two-three” feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
We three kings of Orient are
E B E
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
B E
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
A E
Following yonder star
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 2

 
E B
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain
E B E
Gold I bring to crown Him again
B E
King forever, ceasing never
A E
Over us all to reign
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 3

 
E B
Frankincense to offer have I
E B
Incense owns a Deity nigh
B E
Prayer and praising, all men raising
A E
Worship Him, God on high
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 4

 
E B
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
E B
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
B E
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
A E
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perperfect light
 

Verse 5

 
E B
Glorious now behold Him arise
E B
King and God and sacrifice
B E
Alleluia, Alleluia
A E
Earth to the heavens replies
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Practice tip: Master the simple two-chord pattern (E and B) for the verses before adding the A chord in the chorus. The B chord can be played as a simple two-finger B7 (index on 1st fret D string, ring finger on 2nd fret A string).

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "We Three Kings"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, B, D, G and Am.

Is "We Three Kings" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "We Three Kings" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "We Three Kings"?

It was written by John Henry Hopkins Jr.

Emtap to play
Btap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · B · D · G · Am

We Three Kings Chords – Harmonica

A traditional Christmas carol depicting the journey of the Magi. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time, so strum with a gentle, swaying “ONE-two-three” feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E B
We three kings of Orient are
E B E
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
B E
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
A E
Following yonder star
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 2

 
E B
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain
E B E
Gold I bring to crown Him again
B E
King forever, ceasing never
A E
Over us all to reign
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 3

 
E B
Frankincense to offer have I
E B
Incense owns a Deity nigh
B E
Prayer and praising, all men raising
A E
Worship Him, God on high
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Verse 4

 
E B
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
E B
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
B E
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
A E
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perperfect light
 

Verse 5

 
E B
Glorious now behold Him arise
E B
King and God and sacrifice
B E
Alleluia, Alleluia
A E
Earth to the heavens replies
 

Chorus

 
E B
O star of wonder, star of night
E B
Star with royal beauty bright
E B
Westward leading, still proceeding
A E
Guide us to thy perfect light
 

Practice tip: Master the simple two-chord pattern (E and B) for the verses before adding the A chord in the chorus. The B chord can be played as a simple two-finger B7 (index on 1st fret D string, ring finger on 2nd fret A string).

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "We Three Kings"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, B, D, G and Am.

Is "We Three Kings" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "We Three Kings" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "We Three Kings"?

It was written by John Henry Hopkins Jr.

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