Away in a Manger Away in a manger No crib for his bed The little baby Jesus lay down his sweet head The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay The little baby Jesus Asleep on the hay The cattle are lowing The poor baby awakes But little boy Jesus No crying He makes I miss you innocence when I look up the sky Please stay by my side 'Til morning is nigh Be near me, innocence I ask you to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray Bless all the dear children In your tender care And take us to heaven To live with you there