Verse
D G D
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
A7 G/D D
The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.
G D
The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
A7 D Em D
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
[Verse 2]
D G D
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
A7 G/D D
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
G D
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
A7 D Em D
And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.
[Verse 3]
Bm G D
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
F#m G/D D
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
Bm G D
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
A7 D Em D
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.