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