Away In A Manger

by John T. McFarland

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Lyrics

A way in a man ger, no (Bb)crib for a (F)bed,

The (C7)lit tle Lord Jes us laid (F)down His sweet head.

The stars in the sky

looked (Bb)down where he (F)lay,

The (C7)lit tle Lord (Dm)Je sus, a (Gm)sleep on (C7)the (F)hay.

The (F)cat tle are low ing, the (Bb)Ba by a (F)wakes,

But (C7)lit tle Lord Je sus, no (F)cry ing He makes.

I love Thee, Lord Je sus, look (Bb)down from the (F)sky,

And (Gm)stay by (C#dim)my (Dm)cra dle till (Gm)morn ing (C7)is (F)nigh.

Away In A Manger by John T. McFarland — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Away In A Manger” by John T. McFarland in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Away In A Manger" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Away In A Manger"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.