What key is "Away In A Manger" in?

"Away In A Manger" by John T. McFarland is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Away In A Manger" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

Lyrics

A way in a man ger, no (Bb)crib for a (F)bed,

The (C7)lit tle Lord Jes us laid (F)down His sweet head.

The stars in the sky

looked (Bb)down where he (F)lay,

The (C7)lit tle Lord (Dm)Je sus, a (Gm)sleep on (C7)the (F)hay.

The (F)cat tle are low ing, the (Bb)Ba by a (F)wakes,

But (C7)lit tle Lord Je sus, no (F)cry ing He makes.

I love Thee, Lord Je sus, look (Bb)down from the (F)sky,

And (Gm)stay by (C#dim)my (Dm)cra dle till (Gm)morn ing (C7)is (F)nigh.

Away In A Manger by John T. McFarland

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: very_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 John T. McFarland is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Away In A Manger" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.

Away In A Manger

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Lyrics

Away In A Manger by John T. McFarland

About “Away In A Manger”

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