AWAY IN A MANGER (Listen to midi)

 

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1. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

           G7           C              F               Dm   G

    the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

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    The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,

           G7           C             F         G    C

    the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

 

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2. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,

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    but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

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    I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,

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    and stay by my bedside till morning is nigh.

 

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3. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay,

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    close by me forever and love me, I pray.

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    Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,

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    and  fit  us for heaven, to live with Thee there.

 

(midi = capo 5th)