He Made A Way In A Manger

by Vicky Beeching

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(C)Long ing for a Sav ior, a (G)hope less world would wait.

as (F)Sin de mand ed (C)jus tice at a (G)price we could not (D)pay.

But (C)God dis played His mer cy, the (G)great est gift of love:

when (F)we could not reach (C)heav en, lay (G)heav en came to (Dsus)us.

(G)He made a (C)way in a (G)man ger, a (D)way through the (G)Son,

Mes (C)si ah, the (G)Prom ised, be fore (Am7)time had be (D)gun.

For (G)God so loved this world, though He (Em)knew what love would (A)cost, He made a (Am7)way in a (G)man ger

to make a (G)way (D)to the (Csus2)cross.

In (C)Beth le hem, a sta ble be (G)came a throne of grace,

as (F)God Him self, our (C)Sav ior, drew a (G)near to take our (D)place.

His (C)moth er smiled in won der as (G)shep herds stood in awe;

the (F)sac ri fice of (C)heav en lay (G)sleep ing in the (Dsus)straw.

(G)He made a (C)way in a (G)man ger, a (D)way through the (G)Son,

Mes (C)si ah, the (G)Prom ised, be fore (Am7)time had be (D)gun.

For (G)God so loved this world, though He (Em)knew what love would (A)cost, He made a (Am7)way in a (G)man ger

to make a (G)way (D)to the (Csus2)cross.

In (G)cross.

He is the Life who died our (G)death.

The (Am7)pre cious Lord (G)Je sus

laid (F)down His sweet (G)head.

A (G)way in a (G)man ger, no (C)crib for a (G)bed,

the (Am7)lit tle Lord (G)Je sus lay (C)down (D)His sweet (Em)head.

The (G)stars in the (G)sky

looked (C)down where He (G)lay,

the (Am7)lit tle Lord (G)Je sus a (D7)sleep

on the (C)hay.

He made a (Csus2)cross.

He Made A Way In A Manger by Vicky Beeching — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “He Made A Way In A Manger by Vicky Beeching 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 67 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 "He Made A Way 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 "He Made A Way 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.