Away in a manger, 

no crib for a bed

The little Lord Jesus 

laid down his sweet head



The stars in the sky 

looked down where he lay

The little Lord Jesus 

asleep on the hay



The cattle are 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 cradle 

until morning is night



Be near me, be near me,

Lord Jesus, Lord Jesus,

I ask you to stay



Close by me, close by me

Forever, Forever, 

and love me, I pray

and love me, I pray

and love me, I pray