Verse
F A# F
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
C7 A#/F F
The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.
A# F
The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
C7 F Gm F
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
[Verse 2]
F A# F
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
C7 A#/F F
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
A# F
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
C7 F Gm F
And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.
[Verse 3]
Dm A# F
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Am A#/F F
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
Dm A# F
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
C7 F Gm F
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.