Christmas

Away in a Manger Chords

Traditional Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Away in a Manger Chords – Guitar

The gentle Christmas lullaby about the infant Jesus in the manger. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Lullaby (3/4 Time)

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Tip: Play very softly — this is a lullaby. Use fingerpicking or very gentle strumming in 3/4 waltz time.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F C

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

F C G C

The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head

C F C

The stars in the sky looked down where He lay

F C G C

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay

Verse 2

C F C

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes

F C G C

But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes

C F C

I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

F C G C

And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh

Verse 3

C F C

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay

F C G C

Close by me forever and love me, I pray

C F C

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care

F C G C

And fit us for heaven to live with thee there

Practice tip: Only three chords (C, F, G) in a gentle waltz pattern. This is one of the simplest and most beautiful Christmas songs for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Away in a Manger"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G and Am.

Is "Away in a Manger" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Away in a Manger" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Away in a Manger"?

It was written by Traditional.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Away in a Manger Chords – Ukulele

The gentle Christmas lullaby about the infant Jesus in the manger. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Lullaby (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play very softly — this is a lullaby. Use fingerpicking or very gentle strumming in 3/4 waltz time.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F C

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

F C G C

The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head

C F C

The stars in the sky looked down where He lay

F C G C

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay

Verse 2

C F C

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes

F C G C

But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes

C F C

I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

F C G C

And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh

Verse 3

C F C

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay

F C G C

Close by me forever and love me, I pray

C F C

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care

F C G C

And fit us for heaven to live with thee there

Practice tip: Only three chords (C, F, G) in a gentle waltz pattern. This is one of the simplest and most beautiful Christmas songs for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Away in a Manger"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G and Am.

Is "Away in a Manger" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Away in a Manger" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Away in a Manger"?

It was written by Traditional.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Away in a Manger Chords – Piano

The gentle Christmas lullaby about the infant Jesus in the manger. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Lullaby (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play very softly — this is a lullaby. Use fingerpicking or very gentle strumming in 3/4 waltz time.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F C

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

F C G C

The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head

C F C

The stars in the sky looked down where He lay

F C G C

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay

Verse 2

C F C

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes

F C G C

But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes

C F C

I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

F C G C

And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh

Verse 3

C F C

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay

F C G C

Close by me forever and love me, I pray

C F C

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care

F C G C

And fit us for heaven to live with thee there

Practice tip: Only three chords (C, F, G) in a gentle waltz pattern. This is one of the simplest and most beautiful Christmas songs for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Away in a Manger"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G and Am.

Is "Away in a Manger" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Away in a Manger" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Away in a Manger"?

It was written by Traditional.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Away in a Manger Chords – Banjo

The gentle Christmas lullaby about the infant Jesus in the manger. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Lullaby (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play very softly — this is a lullaby. Use fingerpicking or very gentle strumming in 3/4 waltz time.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F C

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

F C G C

The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head

C F C

The stars in the sky looked down where He lay

F C G C

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay

Verse 2

C F C

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes

F C G C

But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes

C F C

I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

F C G C

And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh

Verse 3

C F C

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay

F C G C

Close by me forever and love me, I pray

C F C

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care

F C G C

And fit us for heaven to live with thee there

Practice tip: Only three chords (C, F, G) in a gentle waltz pattern. This is one of the simplest and most beautiful Christmas songs for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Away in a Manger"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G and Am.

Is "Away in a Manger" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Away in a Manger" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Away in a Manger"?

It was written by Traditional.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Away in a Manger Chords – Mandolin

The gentle Christmas lullaby about the infant Jesus in the manger. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Lullaby (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play very softly — this is a lullaby. Use fingerpicking or very gentle strumming in 3/4 waltz time.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F C

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

F C G C

The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head

C F C

The stars in the sky looked down where He lay

F C G C

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay

Verse 2

C F C

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes

F C G C

But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes

C F C

I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

F C G C

And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh

Verse 3

C F C

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay

F C G C

Close by me forever and love me, I pray

C F C

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care

F C G C

And fit us for heaven to live with thee there

Practice tip: Only three chords (C, F, G) in a gentle waltz pattern. This is one of the simplest and most beautiful Christmas songs for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Away in a Manger"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G and Am.

Is "Away in a Manger" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Away in a Manger" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Away in a Manger"?

It was written by Traditional.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Away in a Manger Chords – Harmonica

The gentle Christmas lullaby about the infant Jesus in the manger. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Lullaby (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play very softly — this is a lullaby. Use fingerpicking or very gentle strumming in 3/4 waltz time.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F C

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

F C G C

The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head

C F C

The stars in the sky looked down where He lay

F C G C

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay

Verse 2

C F C

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes

F C G C

But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes

C F C

I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

F C G C

And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh

Verse 3

C F C

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay

F C G C

Close by me forever and love me, I pray

C F C

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care

F C G C

And fit us for heaven to live with thee there

Practice tip: Only three chords (C, F, G) in a gentle waltz pattern. This is one of the simplest and most beautiful Christmas songs for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Away in a Manger"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G and Am.

Is "Away in a Manger" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Away in a Manger" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Away in a Manger"?

It was written by Traditional.