Written by James Murray
Intro: G C G D7 G G C G Away in a manger, no crib for a bed D7 G The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head C G The stars in the sky looked down where He lay C G D7 G The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay G C G The cattle are lowing, the poor baby wakes D7 G But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes C G I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky C G D7 G And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh Interlude: G C G G C G Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay D7 G Close by me forever, and love me, I pray C G Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care C G D7 G And take us for Heaven to live with Thee there Interlude: G C G D7 G G C G Away in a manger, no crib for a bed D7 G The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head C G The stars in the sky looked down where He lay C G D7 G The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay C G D7 G The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay