Chords with lyrics
Tuning: G C E A (G C E A)
Difficulty: Novice
Verse 1
G G7 C G
Away in a manger, No crib for a bed,
D D7 C G
The little Lord Jesus, Lay down his sweet head.
G G7 C G
The stars in the bright sky, Looked down where he lay
D7 G C D7 G
The little Lord Jesus, Asleep on the hay.
VERSE 2
G G7 C G
The cattle are lowing, the baby a-wakes;
D D7 C G
But little Lord Jesus, No crying he makes.
G G7 C G
I love thee, Lord Jesus, Look down from the sky,
D7 G C D7 G
And stay by my bedside, 'Till morning is nigh.
Verse 3
G G7 C G
Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay,
D D7 C G
Close by me forever, and love me I pray.
G G7 C G
Bless all the dear children, in thy tender care,
D7 G C D7 G
And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there.