Away In A Manger

by James R. Murray
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Lyrics

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

the (C7)lit tle Lord (C7)Je sus 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 (C)the (F)hay.

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

but (C7)lit tle Lord (C7)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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Away In A Manger" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 80 BPM.

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About “Away In A Manger”

Can I play "Away In A Manger" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Away In A Manger" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Away In A Manger" by James R. Murray played in?
Away In A Manger is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Away In A Manger"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Away In A Manger" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Away In A Manger"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Away In A Manger"?
"Away In A Manger" was originally performed by James R. Murray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "Away In A Manger"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Away In A Manger" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Away In A Manger"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Away In A Manger" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.