Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Intro:
D MajorD DM7 G/DG/D D MajorD
Verse:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
A7A7 G+G D MajorD
The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.
G+G D MajorD
The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
G+G D MajorD A7A7 D MajorD
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
Chorus:
G+G A augmentedA D MajorD
This humble King, to you we sing
G+G A augmentedA D MajorD B minorBm
a heavenly child born, Emmanuel
G+G - A augmentedA B minorBm A augmentedA G+G
your majesty in a manger lay
D MajorD A augmentedA D MajorD
all glory be to our humble King
Verse:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
A7A7 G+G D MajorD
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
G+G D MajorD
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
G+G D MajorD A7A7 D MajorD
And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.
Verse:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
A7A7 G+G D MajorD
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
G+G D MajorD
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
G+G D MajorD A7A7 D MajorD
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.
Chorus:
G+G A augmentedA D MajorD
This humble King, to you we sing
G+G A augmentedA D MajorD B minorBm
a heavenly child born, Emmanuel
G+G - A augmentedA B minorBm A augmentedA G+G
your majesty in a man - ger lay
D MajorD A augmentedA D MajorD
all glory be to our humble King
Interlude:
D MajorD DM7 G/DG/D D MajorD
Outro:
B minorBm D/AD/A
Be near me, Lord Jesus
G+G D/F#D/F#
I ask Thee to stay
A augmentedA B minorBm
Close by me forever
G+G D/F#D/F#
And love me, I pray