[Verse 1]
C G7 F
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
G7 C F G
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
C C7 F G7
The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
F C G C
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
[Verse 2]
C G7 F
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
G7 C F G
But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes.
C C7 F G7
I love thee, Lord Jesus! look down from the sky,
F C G C
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
[Verse 3]
C G7 F
Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay
G7 C F G
Close by me forever, and love me I pray.
C C7 F G7
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
F C G C
And take us to heaven to live with thee there.
[Verse 3]
C G7 F
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
G7 C F G
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
C C7 F G7
The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
F C G C
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
[repeat last line, Verse 1]
F C G C
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.