Away in a Manger
Traditional, by Carl Mueller (also known as The Cradle Song)
Meter: 3/4
NOTE: There is an alternate Spilman version that goes to the
melody of "Flow Gently Sweet Afton.
Away in a Manger
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D | G D
A - way in a man-ger, no crib for a bed
A | D |
The lit - tle Lord Je-sus lay down his sweet head
D | G D
The stars in the sky look down where he lay
A D [Em A ] D |
The lit - tle Lord Je-sus a - sleep on the hay.
D | G D
The cattle are lowing, the Baby a-wakes
A | D |
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes
D D G D
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
A D [Em A ] D |
And stay by my cradle 'til morning is nigh
D | G D
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
A | D |
Close by me for-ever, and love me, I pray
D | G D
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
A D [Em A] D |
And take us to Heaven to live with Thee there
