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Away in a Manger lyrics

Away in a Manger is a lovely Christmas carol that reflects on Jesus' humble birth in a manger. Its simple, heartfelt lyrics express childlike wonder and trust, offering a sense of calm and devotion as it celebrates the newborn Savior. This page includes the lyrics for the song in a colorful and festive PDF.  There are also lyrics with sheet music and guitar tabs for versions of the song by James R. Murray and William J. Kirkpatrick.  Scroll down for the free, printable PDFs and links to versions of the carols for all instruments.

The main page with sheet music for Away in a Manger has the song in several keys and three different clefs. There are also piano parts for Away in a Manger that are available to accompany all instruments and voice in printable PDF format.  See the Christmas song lyrics table of contents for the words to more carols.

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.

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 till morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay,
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
And take us to heaven to live with Thee there.

 

Printable PDF of lyrics to Away in a Manger

 

Lead sheet with lyrics for Away in a Manger by James R. Murray

Lead sheet with lyrics for Away in a Manger by William J. Kirkpatrick

 

 

Lyrics and guitar tabs for Away in a Manger by James R. Murray

Lyrics and guitar tabs for Away in a Manger by William J. Kirkpatrick

 

Away in a Manger lead sheet home page (with more keys)
Away in a Manger for guitar (with more keys)
Away in a Manger for piano
Away in a Manger for band instruments (winds and brass)
Away in a Manger for recorder
Away in a Manger for strings

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Table of Contents for the Christmas Song Lead Sheets:

Angels We Have Heard on High
Auld Lang Syne
Away In a Manger
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Deck the Hall
Ding Dong! Merrily on High
The First Noel
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Good King Wenceslas
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Here We Come A-Wassailing
The Holly and the Ivy
I Saw Three Ships
In Dulci Jubilo
In the Bleak Midwinter
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Jingle Bells (short easy version)
Jingle Bells (full version)
Jolly Old St. Nicholas
Joy to the World
O Christmas Tree
O Come All Ye Faithful
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
O Holy Night
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Patapan
Quelle Est Cette Odeur Agréable
Silent Night
Toyland
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Up on the Housetop
We Three Kings
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
What Child Is This?