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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Away In A Manger" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 77 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Away In A Manger”
- Can I play "Away In A Manger" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Away In A Manger" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 77 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Away In A Manger" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 chords are used in "Away In A Manger"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Amin, Bm, C, D, D7, +5 more.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Away In A Manger"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Away In A Manger" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Away In A Manger"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Away In A Manger" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.