Away in a Manger Chords
Away in a Manger by Músicas Natalinas is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, F, G, G7 and Dm. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
C F G
1. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
G7 C F Dm G
the little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.
C F G
The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,
G7 C F G C
the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
C F G
2. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
G7 C F Dm G
but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
C F G
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,
G7 C F G C
and stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
C F G
3. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay
G7 C F Dm G
close by me forever and love me, I pray.
C F G
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
G7 C F G C
and fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.