Lyrics
A (G)way in a man ger, no (C)crib for a (G)bed, the lit tle Lord Je sus lay down His (C)sweet (D)head.
The (G)stars in the heav ens looked (C)down where He (G)lay, the lit tle (C)Lord (G)Je (Em7)sus (Cm)a (D)sleep in the (G)hay.
The (D)cat tle are low ing; the (A)poor ba by (D)wakes.
But lit tle Lord Je sus, no (A)cry ing He (D)makes.
I (G)love Thee, Lord Je sus; look (C)down from the (G)sky and stay by (C)my (G)cra (Em7)dle (Cm)to (D)watch lull a (G)by.
Away In A Manger by Traditional
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 115 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 115 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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