Away In A Manger Chords
by Christmas
Away In A Manger by Christmas is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C, D7 and Am. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
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.
G C G
The cattle are lowing, the poor Baby awakes,
D7 C 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 D7 G
And stay by my cradle 'til morning is nigh.
G C G
Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay
D7 C 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 D7 G
And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.