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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G · Am
Away in a Manger Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G · Am
Away in a Manger Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G · Am
Away in a Manger Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G · Am
Away in a Manger Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · Am
Away in a Manger Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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Tip: Play very softly — this is a lullaby. Use fingerpicking or very gentle strumming in 3/4 waltz time.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – F – C
F – C – G – C
C – F – C
F – C – G – C
Verse 2
C – F – C
F – C – G – C
C – F – C
F – C – G – C
Verse 3
C – F – C
F – C – G – C
C – F – C
F – C – G – C
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.