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"Greensleeves" and "What Child Is This" are the same in that the latter is a Christmas carol that uses the melody of the former. "Greensleeves," a traditional English folk song, dates back to the 16th century, while "What Child Is This" was written by William Chatterton Dix in the 19th century, with lyrics reflecting the nativity theme. The combination of the well-known melody with new lyrics has made it a beloved holiday song.
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Who composed the music for lassie?
What Child is This? or Greensleeves is an ancient Christmas Carol - Greensleeves is the secular title. It"s the same song as the Lassie theme, with the animal moving her paws.
Greensleeves is another name for what Christmas song?
What Child is This
What Child Is This is song to what tune?
Greensleeves. The song was used as the (Lassie) theme , by the way.
What is another name for Greensleeves song?
The melody is also used for the Christmas carol "What Child Is This."
Why was greensleeves written?
"Greensleeves" was a love song possibly written for Henry the VIII's future queen. The song predates "What child is this" which uses a similar tune.
Who composed greensleeves?
it is rumoured that Henry viii composed Greensleeves.
When was Greensleeves Records created?
Greensleeves Records was created in 1975.
What Christmas carol is to the tune of Greensleeves?
The Christmas carol that is set to the tune of "Greensleeves" is "What Child Is This?" The lyrics were written by William Chatterton Dix in the 19th century, and the melody is derived from the traditional English folk song "Greensleeves." The carol reflects on the birth of Jesus and invites contemplation of his significance. It's a popular piece during the Christmas season.
Did Elvis Presley record Greensleeves?
stay away (from 1967!) = greensleeves!
What Christmas carol did King Henry VIII write?
None at all; but he is credited with composing the tune 'Greensleeves', later used for the carol 'What Child is this?'
What is the other name for the song Greensleeves?
It's a folk song, so it has a lot of names (most of them containing the words "Grene Sleves" or similar variant spellings). The melody for the song is also used for the Christmas song "What Child is This?" and a variant was used as the closing theme of the Lassie TV show.
What was Henry viii favourate Christmas carol?
It is believed he wrote and sang Greensleeves. It is said he wrote the song when he was dating Anne Boleyn and sang this song for her.
