Away in a Manger (Lyrics and Chords)
Verse 1
G C G
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
D7 D7 C/G G G/D G
the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.
G C G
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay,
Dm G Am/C D7 G
the little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.
Verse 2
G C G
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes
D7 D7 C/G G G/D G
but little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes.
G C G
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,
D7 G Am/C D7 G
and stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
Verse 3
G C G
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
D7 D7 C/G G G/D G
close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
G C G
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
D7 G Am/C D7 G C G
and fit us for heaven to live with Thee there. Amen.
2013 | Catholic Songbook™
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G C G
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
D7 D7 C/G G G/D G
the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.
G C G
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay,
Dm G Am/C D7 G
the little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.
Verse 2
G C G
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes
D7 D7 C/G G G/D G
but little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes.
G C G
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,
D7 G Am/C D7 G
and stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
Verse 3
G C G
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
D7 D7 C/G G G/D G
close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
G C G
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
D7 G Am/C D7 G C G
and fit us for heaven to live with Thee there. Amen.
2013 | Catholic Songbook™
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