Verse
A D A
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
E7 D/A A
The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.
D A
The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
E7 A Bm A
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
[Verse 2]
A D A
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
E7 D/A A
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
D A
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
E7 A Bm A
And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.
[Verse 3]
F#m D A
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
C#m D/A A
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
F#m D A
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
E7 A Bm A
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.