*(7) means that the A5 is ?pti?nal* 
 
  D5                   G5          D5 
A-way in a manger, no crib for a bed, 
    A5                     G5              D5 
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. 
    D5                       G5             D5 
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay,  
    G5           D5        A5            D5 
The little Lord Jesus, a-sleep on the  hay.  
 
 
D5                          G5      D5 
The cattle are lowing, the baby a-wakes, 
    A5                    G5         D5  
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes.  
D5                             G5             D5 
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,  
    G5          D5           A5         D5 
And stay by my cradle 'til morning is nigh. 
 
 
D5                         G5           D5 
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay 
A5                       G5          D5 
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.  
D5                              G5          D5 
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,  
    G5          D5         A5             D5 
And take us to heaven to live with Thee there.