Verse
E A E
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
B7 A/E E
The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.
A E
The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
B7 E F#m E
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
[Verse 2]
E A E
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
B7 A/E E
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
A E
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
B7 E F#m E
And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.
[Verse 3]
C#m A E
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
G#m A/E E
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
C#m A E
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
B7 E F#m E
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.