Lyrics
A (G)way in (Am)a (G)man ger, (CN.C.)no (Em)crib for a (CN.C.)bed,
the (D7)lit tle (D)Lord (G)Je sus (Em)laid (Am)down His (Am7)sweet (D)head.
(CN.C.)The (G)stars in (Am)the (G)bright sky (CN.C.)looked (Em)down where He (CN.C.)lay,
the (Am)lit tle (D)Lord (G)Je sus, (Em)a (Am)sleep on (D7)the (G)hay.
(D7)Be (G)near me (Am)Lord (G)Je sus; (CN.C.)I (Em)ask Thee to (CN.C.)stay
close (D)by me for (Em)ev er, and (Am)love me, (A7)I (D7)pray.
Bless (G)all the (Am)dear (G)child ren in (E)Thy ten der (CN.C.)care,
and (D)take us to (Em)Heav en to (D7)live with Thee (G)there.
Away In A Manger by Traditional
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 77 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Away In A Manger" in?
- "Away In A Manger" by Traditional is in the key of G with a tempo of 77 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Away In A Manger" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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.
- What chords are used in "Away In A Manger"?
- This arrangement of "Away In A Manger" uses 13 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Amin, Bm, C, D, D7, +5 more.
- 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.