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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Away In A Manger" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 80 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Away In A Manger”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Away In A Manger"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Away In A Manger". Key of F, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.