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Away In A Manger

· by Casting Crowns

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Lyrics

A (G)way in a man ger, no (C)crib for a (G)bed, the (Dsus)lit tle Lord Je sus lay (C)down His sweet (G)head.

The stars in the sky sus, looked (C)down where He (G)lay,

the (Am7)lit tle Lord (G)Je sus a (C)sleep on (D)the (G)hay.

The (G)cat tle are low ing, the (C)Ba by a (G)wakes;

the (Dsus)lit tle Lord Je sus, no (C)cry ing He (G)makes.

I love Thee, Lord Je dren look (C)down from the (G)sky,

and (Am7)stay by my (G)cra dle till (C)morn ing (D)is (G)nigh.

Be (G)there.

A (G)way in a man ger, no (C)crib for a (G)bed, the (Am7)lit tle Lord (G)Je sus lay (C)down His (D)sweet (G)head.

The Lord of all cre (G)a tion

lay down His sweet (G)head.

The Sav ior of the (G)na tion

lay down His sweet (G)head.

Away In A Manger by Casting Crowns — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Away In A Manger” by Casting Crowns 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 G at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.
How many chords does "Away In A Manger" use?: Just 7 chords: Am7, C, D, D7, Dsus4, G, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.
What other Casting Crowns songs work for kids?: Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.