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