Away In A Manger

ORDER: I V1 V2 V3 E

INTRO: E

VERSE 1:
E A E
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
B7 E
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head;
E A E
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay;
A E B7 E
The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

VERSE 2:
E A E
The cattle are lowing, the poor baby wakes.
B7 E
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes;
E A E
I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
A E B7 E
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

VERSE 3:
E A E
Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay
B7 E
Close by me forever and love me, I pray.
E A E
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
A E B7 E
And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.

ENDING: E

CHORDS:
E (022100)
A (x02220)
B7(x21202)

Third verse by John McFarland.

Music by James R. Murray.
Public domain.