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