Away In A Manager Chords
Away In A Manager by Roger Williams is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C and D7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: G C G D7 G
G C G
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
D7 G
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
C G
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay
C G D7 G
The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay
G C G
The cattle are lowing, the poor baby wakes
D7 G
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes
C G
I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky
C G D7 G
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh
Interlude: G C G
G C G
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
D7 G
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
C G
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
C G D7 G
And take us for Heaven to live with Thee there
Interlude: G C G D7 G
G C G
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
D7 G
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
C G
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay
C G D7 G
The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay
C G D7 G
The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay