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Away in a Manger

Words and music by Anonymous & James R. Murray · 1885

Key of F · 76 BPM · 3/4 · Christmas,Comfort · Luke 2:7

Verse 1

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head;
the stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
the little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

Verse 2

The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes;
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.

Verse 3

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Close by me for ever, and love me, I pray;
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
And fit us for Heaven to live with Thee there.

Public domain in the United States (best-effort). Free for every use, including commercial — no license needed. Other countries may differ.