Verse
G C G
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
D7 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,
D7 G Am G
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
[Verse 2]
G C G
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
D7 C/G G
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
C G
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
D7 G Am G
And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.
[Verse 3]
Em C G
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Bm C/G G
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
Em C G
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
D7 G Am G
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.