(G/*D, 3/4 Slow (Orig F), Words: Anonymous, Music: James R Murray)
Verse 1
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A-way in a manger, no crib for a bed.
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The little Lord Jesus, lay down his sweet head;
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The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
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The little Lord Jesus a-sleep on the hay.
Verse 2
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The cattle are lowing, the Baby a-wakes,
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But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes;
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I love thee, Lord Jesus! look down from the sky,
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And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
Verse 3
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Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay
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Close by me forever, and love me I pray;
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Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
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And fit us for heaven to live with the there.