always makes me think of Henry the chopper!
2006-12-19 07:52:17 · 7 answers · asked by silentnonrev 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
New words were written to the old tune ("Alas, my love, you do me wrong to cast me out discourteously" became "What child is this who laid to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping.")
2006-12-19 07:54:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I need to find the site but the music was created during the persecution of the Catholics in England during Henry the VIII's reign. It was code and the colors each meant something, if I remember right the greensleeves had something to do Mary because that women who wore greensleeves were considered great ladies.
2006-12-19 16:02:27 · answer #2 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somebody Put Words To The Music
2006-12-19 15:55:02 · answer #3 · answered by Isabela 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The song Greensleeves is also the music behind the song "What child is this"
Kinda creepy, this song is currently playing on my computer as I read this question.
2006-12-19 15:54:46 · answer #4 · answered by auequine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are alternate lyrics to the tune...so "Greensleeves" becomes "What Child is This?" which is about Jesus' birth.
2006-12-19 15:55:17 · answer #5 · answered by Amy M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its other name is "What Child is This?" and it makes a christian refference
2006-12-19 16:29:25 · answer #6 · answered by Uchihaitachi345 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
???
2006-12-19 16:09:18 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋