Away In A Manger chords
Celtic Woman / Casting Crowns2 versions of Away In A Manger - both are very popular depending on your country of origin. Ideal for beginners with easy chords - all charts below.
V1 - Celtic Woman
Song Key: D Major
Key Signature: 1 sharp (F#)
Time Signature: 3/4 (♩)
Tempo: 72 bpm (Moderately slow)
Vocal Range: A3 - B4
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Beginner
Chords: D, A, A7, B7, Em
Play-Along Video & Chord Charts
Chart Legend
Numbered Circles: Fingers used to play chords O: Optional Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
D A D B7 Em
1. A-way in a man-ger No crib for his bed
A7 D E7 A
The lit-tle Lord Jes-us Laid down his sweet head
A7 D A D B7 Em
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where he lay
A7 D A7 D
The lit-tle Lord Jes-us A-sleep on the hay
D A D B7 Em
2. The cat-tle are low-ing The ba-by a - wakes
A7 D E7 A
But lit-tle Lord Jes-us No cry-ing He makes
A7 D A D B7 Em
I love Thee Lord Je-sus Look down from the sky
A7 D A7 D
And stay by my side Un-til morn-ing is nigh
D A D B7 Em
3. Be near me Lord Jes-us I ask Thee to stay
A7 D E7 A
Close by me for-ev-er And love me I pray
A7 D A D B7 Em
Bless all the dear child-ren In Thy ten-der care
A7 D A7 D
And feed us for-ev-er To live with Thee there
- Reading the Song Charts - a closer look at reading the song charts on this site
- Chord Transposer - a better understanding of how it works
- Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick
- Lyricist: Unknown
- Performing Artist: Orla Fallon
- Album: A Christmas Celebration
- Recorded: 2006
- Released: 3 October, 2006
V2 - Casting Crowns
Song Key: F# Major
Key Signature: 6 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#. E#)
Piano Chords: F#, B, C#7
Time Signature: 3/4 (♩)
Tempo: 100 bpm (Moderately)
Vocal Range: C#4 - C#5
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Beginner
Guitar Chords in E Major: E, A, B7
Capo: 2nd fret (to play along with the video in F# major)
Play-Along Video & Chord Charts
Chart Legend
Numbered Circles: Fingers used to play chords O: Optional Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Intro: 3/4 | E | % | A | % | E | % | A | % |
E A E
1. A-way in a man-ger No crib for a bed
B7 E
The lit-tle Lord Je-sus laid down his sweet head
E A E
The stars in the sky Looked down where He lay
B7 E A B7 E
The little Lord Jes-us A-sleep on the hay
| E | % | A | % | E | % | A | % |
(hay)
E A E
2. The cat-tle are low-ing The ba-by a-wakes
B7 E
But lit-tle Lord Jes-us No cry-ing He makes
E A E
I love Thee Lord Jes-us Look down from the sky
B7 E A B7 E
And stay by my crad-le Till morn-ing is nigh
| E | % | A | % | E | % | A | % |
(nigh)
E A E
3. Be near me Lord Jes-us I ask Thee to stay
B7 E
Close by me for-ev-er And love me I pray
E A E
Bless all the dear child-ren In Thy ten-der care
B7 E A B7 E
And fit us for heav-en To live with Thee there
4. Instrumental – (Play Verse)
- Free Music Transposition - Highlight & copy the entire song - click on the link - Paste
- Reading the Song Charts - a closer look at reading the charts on this site
Song Details:
Songs by Casting Crowns on this site:
- Composer: James R. Murray
- Lyricist: Unknown
- Performing Artists: Casting Crowns - contemporary Christian and Christian rock band originating from Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
- Album: Peace On Earth
- Released: October 7, 2008
