Away In A Manger

by Traditional
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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 — 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 G, 110 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”

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 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 110 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 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 G, 110 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.