A (G)way in a (G)man ger, no (C)crib for a (G)bed, The (D7)lit tle Lord Je sus laid (G)down His sweet head.
The stars in the (G)sky sus, looked (C)down where He (G)lay, The (D7)lit tle Lord (G)Je sus, a (Am)sleep in (D7)the (G)hay.
The (G)cat tle are (G)low ing, the (C)Ba by a (G)wakes,
But (D7)lit tle Lord Je sus no (G)cry ing He makes.
I love Thee, Lord (G)Je sus, look (C)down from the (G)sky,
And (D7)stay by my (G)cra dle till (Am)morn ing (D7)is (G)hay.
The (G7)nigh.
Be (C)near me, Lord (C)Je sus, I (F)ask Thee to (C)stay
Close (G7)by me for ev er, and (C)love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear (C)chil dren in (F)Thy ten der (C)care,
And (G7)fit us for (C)heav en to (Dm)live with (G7)Thee (C)there.
Away In A Manger by Traditional
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Away In A Manger”
- What key is "Away In A Manger" in?
- "Away In A Manger" by Traditional is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Away In A Manger" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Away In A Manger" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Away In A Manger" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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