Written by James Ramsey Murray
D G D Away in a manger, no crib for a bed A7 G D The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head D G D The stars in the bright sky look down where he lay A7 D Em A7 D The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay D G D The cattle are lowing, the poor baby wakes A7 G D But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes D G D I love the Lord Jesus, look down from the sky A7 D Em A7 D And stay by my cradle 'till morning is nigh D G D Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay A7 G D Close by me forever, and love me I pray D G D Bless all the dear Children in thy tender care A7 D Em A7 D And fit us for heaven to live with the there