Intro
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Verse 1
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A - way in a manger, no crib for a bed
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The little Lord Je - sus laid down His sweet head
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The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay
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The little Lord Je - sus, asleep on the hay
Verse 2
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The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes
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But little Lord Je - sus, no crying He makes
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I love You, Lord Jesus looked down from the sky
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And stay by my side until morning is nigh
Interlude
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Am7 D7 b5 D7 Em G Dm7 G C2 F C/E Am7 G F Em7 Eb Dm7 Bb2 D°
Em A Am7 D7 b5 F G G Fm9 Eb Ab D° Fm G C2 Gm9 F Bb E° Gm A D2
Verse 3
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Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask You to stay
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Close by me fore - ver, and love me, I pray
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Bless all the dear children in Your tender care
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And fit us for hea - ven to live with You there