Away in a Manger
words by Unknown (1-2) and John Thomas McFarland (3), music by James R. Murray

Verse 1:

 G                   C          G
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

    D7                     C              G
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

    G                       C             G
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,

    D7          G       Am       D7  G
The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.


    Alternate key: E
    
     E                   A          E
    Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
    
        B7                     A              E
    The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
    
        E                       A             E
    The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
    
        B7          E       F#m      B7  E
    The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.


Verse 2:

The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes.
I love Thee, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky,
And stay by my cradle 'til morning is nigh.


Verse 3:

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.


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