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