Key: G
Introduction: 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
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
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
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