Away In A Manger

by Traditional
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Away In A Manger" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Away In A Manger”

Why does "Away In A Manger" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Away In A Manger".
What key is "Away In A Manger" by Traditional played in?
Away In A Manger is arranged in the key of G 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Away In A Manger" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Away In A Manger"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Away In A Manger".
Can I see all the notes in "Away In A Manger"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.