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 a-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.