away in a manger
(Suggested Capo 5)
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C F C
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
G F C
The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head
C F C
The stars in the sky looking down where He lay
F C G C
The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay
C F C
The cattle are lowing the Baby awakes
G F C
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes
C F C
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
F C G C
And stay by my cradle ‘till morning draw nigh
C F C
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
G F C
Close by me forever and love me I pray
C F C
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
F C G C
And take us to heaven and live with us there
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Author Unknown, 1884