Verse
C# F# C#
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
G#7 F#/C# C#
The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.
F# C#
The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
G#7 C# D#m C#
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
[Verse 2]
C# F# C#
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
G#7 F#/C# C#
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
F# C#
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
G#7 C# D#m C#
And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.
[Verse 3]
A#m F# C#
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Fm F#/C# C#
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
A#m F# C#
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
G#7 C# D#m C#
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.