Lyrics
A (G)way in a (B)man ger, no (Em)crib for (A#dim)a (G)bed, the (D7)lit tle Lord Je sus laid (G)down His sweet head.
The stars in the (G7)sky looked (C)down where (F#7)He (Bm)lay, (G#dim)the (Am)lit tle (D)Lord (G)Je (B7)sus, (Em)a (D7)sleep on the (G)hay.
The cat tle are (G7)low ing, the (C)ba by a (G)wakes, but (Dsus)lit tle Lord (D7)Je sus, no (G)cry ing (Eb)He (G)makes.
I love Thee, Lord Je sus, look (A#dim)down from the (G)sky, (G#dim)and (Am)stay by my (G)cra (B7)dle (Em)till (D7)morn ing is (G)nigh.
Away In A Manger by Traditional
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗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 110 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.