(To create a sense of suspense, try picking a few strings on each chord. I did this a few times to give you a good idea of what we mean.)
D …………………………D………… G
Away in a manger, No crib for a bed,
………..G……….. D ………….Em……………..
A
The little Lord Jesus, Lay down his sweet head.
……..D…………………………………… D ………..G
The stars in the sky, Looked down where he lay
……G …………..D……… A7 …………D
The little Lord Jesus, Asleep on the hay.
Additional Lyrics (same theme as above):
The cattle a-lowing, The baby awakes;
But little Lord Jesus, No crying he makes.
I love thee, Lord Jesus, Look down from the sky,
And stay by my bedside, ‘Til morning is Nigh.
Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay,
Close by me for ever, And love me I pray.
Bless all the dear children, In thy tender care,
And fit us for heaven, To live with thee there.