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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · B · D · G · Am
We Three Kings Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · B · D · G · Am
We Three Kings Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · B · D · G · Am
We Three Kings Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · B · D · G · Am
We Three Kings Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · B · D · G · Am
We Three Kings Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time, so strum with a gentle, swaying “ONE-two-three” feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – B
E – B – E
B – E
A – E
Chorus
E – B (×3)
A – E
Verse 2
E – B
E – B – E
B – E
A – E
Chorus
E – B (×3)
A – E
Verse 3
E – B (×2)
B – E
A – E
Chorus
E – B (×3)
A – E
Verse 4
E – B (×2)
B – E
A – E
Chorus
E – B (×3)
A – E
Verse 5
E – B (×2)
B – E
A – E
Chorus
E – B (×3)
A – E
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.