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Away In A Manger

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Away in a Manger, Capo 4
[Intro]
D  Dsus2   Dsus4   D  Dsus2  Dsus4
[Verse 1]
ADway in a Manger, No GCrib for a DBed
The ALittle Lord Jesus Lay GDown His Sweet DHead
The DStars in the Sky Look GDown Where He DLay
The EmLittle Lord DJesus AsEmleep on the DHayDsus2  Dsus4  D  Dsus2  Dsus4  
[Verse 2]
The DCattle are Lowing, the GPoor Baby DWakes
The ALittle Lord Jesus No GCrying He DMakes
I DLove the Lord Jesus, Look GDown from the DSky
And EmStay By My Dcradle till Emmorning is DnigDsus2hDsus4  D  Dsus2  Dsus4  
[Verse 3]
Be Dnear me Lord Jesus, I GAsk Thee to DStay
Close ABy Me Forever and GLove Me I DPray
Bless DAll the Dear Children in GThy Tender DCare
And EmFit Us For DHeaven to EmLive With Thee DThere
[Instrumental]
D G D A G D
D G D Em D Em D Dsus4
[Outro]
ADway in a Manger, No GCrib for a DBed
The GLittle Lord DJesus Lay EmDown His Sweet DHeaDsus2dDsus4  
[Tag]
The Lord of all creDationDsus2,          Dsus4lay down His sweet DheaDsus2dDsus4  
The Savior of the DnationsDsus2,          Dsus4lay down His sweet Dhead

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Away In A Manger

by Casting Crowns

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Dsus2

Dsus4

Away in a Manger, Capo 4

[Intro]

D Dsus2 Dsus4 D Dsus2 Dsus4

[Verse 1]

D G D

Away in a Manger, No Crib for a Bed

A G D

The Little Lord Jesus Lay Down His Sweet Head

D G D

The Stars in the Sky Look Down Where He Lay

Em D Em D Dsus2 Dsus4 D Dsus2 Dsus4

The Little Lord Jesus Asleep on the Hay

[Verse 2]

D G D

The Cattle are Lowing, the Poor Baby Wakes

A G D

The Little Lord Jesus No Crying He Makes

D G D

I Love the Lord Jesus, Look Down from the Sky

Em D Em D Dsus2 Dsus4 D Dsus2 Dsus4

And Stay By My cradle till morning is nigh

[Verse 3]

D G D

Be near me Lord Jesus, I Ask Thee to Stay

A G D

Close By Me Forever and Love Me I Pray

D G D

Bless All the Dear Children in Thy Tender Care

Em D Em D

And Fit Us For Heaven to Live With Thee There

[Instrumental]

D G D A G D

D G D Em D Em D Dsus4

[Outro]

D G D

Away in a Manger, No Crib for a Bed

G D Em D Dsus2 Dsus4

The Little Lord Jesus Lay Down His Sweet Head

[Tag]

D Dsus2 Dsus4 D Dsus2 Dsus4

The Lord of all creation, lay down His sweet head

D Dsus2 Dsus4 D

The Savior of the nations, lay down His sweet head

About Away In A Manger Chords by Casting Crowns

Learn how to play Away In A Manger by Casting Crowns with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Away In A Manger chords”, “Away In A Manger guitar chords”, or “Casting Crowns 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 D, Dsus2, Dsus4, G, A, Em.

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What key is "Away In A Manger" in?

The chords for "Away In A Manger" show the original chord names (including D, Dsus2, Dsus4, G, A, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.