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Words by: Mary MacDonald; tr. Lachen Macbean
Music: Traditional Gaelic melody
Sung to the same tune as “Morning Has Broken”
[Verse 1]
DChild in the manEmger, AInfant of GMaDry;
Outcast and AsusstranBm7ger,  AsusLord  E7of  Aall;
DChild who inGherits  Dall our transBmgresEsions,
AAll our deDmerGits A7on Him Dfall.
[Verse 2]
DOnce the most HoEmly   AChild of salGvaDtion
Gently and AsuslowlBm7y    lAsusived bE7eloAw;
DNow as our Gglorious Dmighty reBmdeemEer,
ASee Him vicDtorGious oA7’er each fDoe.
[Verse 3]
DProphets foretold EmHim  AInfant of GwonDder
Angels beAsushold   Bm7Him   Asuson    E7His  Athrone
DWorthy our GSavior Dof all our BmpraisEes,
AHappy forDevGer   A7are His Down.

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Child In The Manger

by Misc Christmas

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Words by: Mary MacDonald; tr. Lachen Macbean

Music: Traditional Gaelic melody

Sung to the same tune as “Morning Has Broken”

[Verse 1]

D Em A G D

Child in the manger, Infant of Mary;

Asus Bm7 Asus E7 A

Outcast and stranger, Lord of all;

D G D Bm E

Child who inherits all our transgressions,

A D G A7 D

All our demerits on Him fall.

[Verse 2]

D Em A G D

Once the most Holy Child of salvation

Asus Bm7 Asus E7 A

Gently and lowly lived below;

D G D Bm E

Now as our glorious mighty redeemer,

A D G A7 D

See Him victorious o’er each foe.

[Verse 3]

D Em A G D

Prophets foretold Him Infant of wonder

Asus Bm7 Asus E7 A

Angels behold Him on His throne

D G D Bm E

Worthy our Savior of all our praises,

A D G A7 D

Happy forever are His own.

About Child In The Manger Chords by Misc Christmas

Learn how to play Child In The Manger by Misc Christmas with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Child In The Manger chords”, “Child In The Manger guitar chords”, or “Misc Christmas Child In The 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 Child In The Manger chords and for experienced players who want accurate Child In The Manger lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Em, A, G, Asus, Bm7.

FAQ — Child In The Manger by Misc Christmas

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Is "Child In The Manger" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Child In The Manger" in?

The chords for "Child In The Manger" show the original chord names (including D, Em, A, G, Asus, Bm7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.