Song 7 in The Christmas Songbook

Away in a Manger

Also known as: Cradle Song, The Little Lord Jesus

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For The Christmas Songbook (piano edition).

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For The Christmas Songbook (ukulele edition).

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For The Christmas Songbook (guitar edition).

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Normal speed (0:37)
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Play-along (0:37)
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For The Christmas Songbook (kalimba edition).

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Normal speed (0:37)
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For The Christmas Songbook (recorder edition).

Slow (70% speed) (0:52)
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Play-along (0:37)
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Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord
Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the bright 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 fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.

Music: William J. Kirkpatrick (1838–1921), tune CRADLE SONG
Words: Anonymous (verses 1–2 American, by 1882; verse 3 by 1892); long misattributed to Martin Luther
First published: Words 1882–1892; tune CRADLE SONG 1895 (Around the World with Christmas, Cincinnati)
Copyright: Public domain in the US, UK and EU. The arrangement and recordings belong to the book.