Away In A Manger
Traditional Arranged by John Denver
from Rocky Mountain Christmas (1975)
G G7 C G
Away in a manger no krib for his bed.
D C G
The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.
G7 C G
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay.
D G C D7 G
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
G G7 C G
The cattle are lowing, the poor baby wakes.
D C G
But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes.
G7 C G
I love thee Lord Jesus, look down from the sky.
D G C D7 G
And stay by my side 'till morning is nigh.
G G7 C G
Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay.
D C G
Close by me forever and love me, I pray.
G7 C G
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care.
D G C D7 G
And fit us for heaven to live with thee there.
G G7 C G
Away in a manger no krib for his bed.
D C G
The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.
G7 C G
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay.
D G C D7 G
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.