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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Away In A Manger" by Traditional in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Away In A Manger"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Away In A Manger" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.