Away In A Manger Chords
by Ed Ames
Away In A Manger by Ed Ames is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of D. It uses the chords D, G, A7 and Em. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
D G D
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
A7 G D
The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head
D G D
The stars in the bright sky look down where he lay
A7 D Em A7 D
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
D G D
The cattle are lowing, the poor baby wakes
A7 G D
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes
D G D
I love the Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
A7 D Em A7 D
And stay by my cradle 'till morning is nigh
D G D
Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay
A7 G D
Close by me forever, and love me I pray
D G D
Bless all the dear Children in thy tender care
A7 D Em A7 D
And fit us for heaven to live with the there