*(7) means that the A7 is ?pti?nal* 
 
  D                   G          D 
A-way in a manger, no crib for a bed, 
    A7                     G              D 
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. 
    D                       G             D 
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay,  
    G           D        A7            D 
The little Lord Jesus, a-sleep on the  hay.  
 
 
D                          G      D 
The cattle are lowing, the baby a-wakes, 
    A7                    G         D  
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes.  
D                             G             D 
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,  
    G          D           A7         D 
And stay by my cradle 'til morning is nigh. 
 
 
D                         G           D 
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay 
A7                       G          D 
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.  
D                              G          D 
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,  
    G          D         A7             D 
And take us to heaven to live with Thee there.