John Thomas McFarland, Martin Luther, William James Kirkpatrick
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Original Key: D
Tempo: 0
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 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 Je-sus, no crying He makes:
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I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from on high
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And stay by my side until mor-ning 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 for - ever and love me, I pray;
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Bless all the dear children in Thy ten - der care,
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And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.