Lyrics
A (D)way in a (D)man ger, no (E)crib for a (D)bed,
the (D)lit tle Lord (G)Je sus laid (C)down His sweet (D7)head.
The (D)stars in the (D)bright sky looked (E)down where He (D)lay.
The (D)lit tle Lord (Em)Je sus a (D7)sleep on the (G)hay.
The (D)cat tle are (D)low ing, the (E)ba by a (D)wakes,
but (D)lit tle Lord (G)Je sus no (C)cry ing He (D7)makes.
I (D)love Thee Lord (D)Je sus look (E)down from the (D)sky.
And (D)stay by my (Em)side un til (D7)morn ing is (G)nigh.
Be (G)there.
Away In A Manger by Traditional
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 92 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 92 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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