A (G)way in a man ger, no (C)crib for a (G)bed, the (Dsus)lit tle Lord Je sus lay (C)down His sweet (G)head.
The stars in the sky sus, looked (C)down where He (G)lay,
the (Am7)lit tle Lord (G)Je sus a (C)sleep on (D)the (G)hay.
The (G)cat tle are low ing, the (C)Ba by a (G)wakes;
the (Dsus)lit tle Lord Je sus, no (C)cry ing He (G)makes.
I love Thee, Lord Je dren look (C)down from the (G)sky,
and (Am7)stay by my (G)cra dle till (C)morn ing (D)is (G)nigh.
Be (G)there.
A (G)way in a man ger, no (C)crib for a (G)bed, the (Am7)lit tle Lord (G)Je sus lay (C)down His (D)sweet (G)head.
The Lord of all cre (G)a tion
lay down His sweet (G)head.
The Sav ior of the (G)na tion
lay down His sweet (G)head.
Away In A Manger by Casting Crowns
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 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 Casting Crowns is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 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.
- What chords are used in "Away In A Manger"?
- This arrangement of "Away In A Manger" uses 7 chords: Am7, C, D, D7, Dsus4, G, Gsus4.
- 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 Casting Crowns can I play here?
- Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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