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AWAY IN A MANGER
Chords for the most popular musical setting in the United States, 
commonly known as "Mueller". The melody was first published, under 
the title "Luther's Cradle Hymn", by James R. Murray in his collection 
Dainty Songs for Little Lads and Lasses (1887).
Listen to the melody here. Transpose this chord sheet -2 to match the key:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Away_in_a_Manger#%22Mueller%22
[Verse 1]
AGway in a G7manger, no Ccrib for a Gbed,
The Dlittle Lord DJesus, lay Cdown his sweet Ghead.
The Gstars in the G7bright sky, looked Cdown where he Glay
The D7little Lord GJesus, aAmsleep on D7the Ghay.
[Verse 2]
The Gcattle are G7lowing, the Cbaby aGwakes;
But Dlittle Lord DJesus, no Ccrying he Gmakes.
I Glove thee, Lord G7Jesus, look Cdown from the Gsky,
And D7stay by my Gbedside, till Ammorning D7is Gnigh.
[Verse 3]
Be Gnear me Lord G7Jesus, I Cask thee to Gstay,
Close Dby me forDever, and lCove me I Gpray.
Bless Gall the dear G7children, in Cthy tender Gcare,
And D7fit us for Gheaven, to Amlive with D7thee Gthere.

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Away In A Manger

by Misc Christmas

Lyrics & chords · Original key

AWAY IN A MANGER

Chords for the most popular musical setting in the United States,

commonly known as "Mueller". The melody was first published, under

the title "Luther's Cradle Hymn", by James R. Murray in his collection

Dainty Songs for Little Lads and Lasses (1887).

Listen to the melody here. Transpose this chord sheet -2 to match the key:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Away_in_a_Manger#%22Mueller%22

[Verse 1]

G G7 C G

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

D D C G

The little Lord Jesus, lay down his sweet head.

G G7 C G

The stars in the bright sky, looked down where he lay

D7 G Am D7 G

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

[Verse 2]

G G7 C G

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes;

D D C G

But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes.

G G7 C G

I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,

D7 G Am D7 G

And stay by my bedside, till morning is nigh.

[Verse 3]

G G7 C G

Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay,

D D C G

Close by me forever, and love me I pray.

G G7 C G

Bless all the dear children, in thy tender care,

D7 G Am D7 G

And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there.

About Away In A Manger Chords by Misc Christmas

Learn how to play Away In A Manger by Misc Christmas with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Away In A Manger chords”, “Away In A Manger guitar chords”, or “Misc Christmas Away In A Manger chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Away In A Manger chords and for experienced players who want accurate Away In A Manger lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, G, G7, C, D, D7.

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The chords for "Away In A Manger" show the original chord names (including A, G, G7, C, D, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.