What Child Is This Greensleeves

what child is this ( greensleeves ) artist ( band ) : sarah mclachlan capo 3rd fret Am - G - F# ( partial chords root plus 3rd fret B string on G and F# ) G - F# - Em * * at end of loop Am to E back to Am Am G F# G F# Em what child is this , who , laid to rest on mary’s lap , is sleeping? whom angels greet with voices sweet , while shepherds watch are keeping? C G Em this , this is christ the king , Am G F# G F# Em whom shepherds guard and angels sing : Am F# G F# Em haste , haste to bring him praise , Am E Am Am - E - Am the babe , the son of mary! so bring him incense , gold , and myrrh , come peasant king to praise him , the king of kings of glory brings , let loving hearts enthrone him . raise , raise the song on high , let singing fill the earth and sky , joy , joy , for christ is born , the babe , the son of mary! what child is this , who , laid to rest on mary’s lap , is sleeping? whom angels greet with voices sweet , while shepherds watch are keeping? this , this is christ the king , whom shepherds watch and angels sing : haste , haste to bring him praise , the babe , the son of mary! enjoy!! billy wood