Away In A Manger

Words by Martin Luther and John Thomas McFarland

Music by James Ramsey Murray
Key - E | Tempo - 100 | Time - 3/4

VERSE 1
E A E
A - way in a manger, no crib for a bed
B7 E
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
E A E
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay
B7 E A B7 E
The little Lord Jesus, a - sleep on the hay

VERSE 2
E A E
The cattle are lowing, the Baby a - wakes
B7 E
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes
E A E
I love Thee Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
B7 E A B7 E
And stay by my cradle 'til morning is nigh

VERSE 3
E A E
Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
B7 E
Close by me forever and love me I pray
E A E
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
B7 E A B7 E
And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there
CCLI Song # 38583
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