Away In A Manager

Away In A Manger

3/4 time

Intro:

G G7 C D G
1 2 3 | 1 2 3 | 1 2 3 | 1 2 3 | 1 2 3 | 1 2 3 | 1 2 3 | 1 2 3

Verse 1:

G G7 C G
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
  D G C G
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head
  G G7 C G
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay
  C/A G Am7 D G
The little Lord Jesus a - sleep on the hay

Verse 2:

G G7 C G
The cattle are lowing, the baby a - wakes
  D G C G
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes
  G G C G
I love you, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky
  C/A G Am7 D G
And stay by my cradle 'till morning is nigh

Verse 3:

G G7 C G
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay
  D G C G
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
  G G7 C G
Bless all the dear children in your tender care
  C/A G Am7 D G
And take us to heaven, to live with you there

Note: Transpose up for sharps and down for flats.

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