Away In A Manger (my arrangement) - sung by Jack Marti

I've always liked this little lullaby, but the trouble is, I couldn't make up my mind what melody to use, so I used both of them! Hope you like it.

Away in a Manger was originally published in 1885 in a Lutheran Sunday school book and this created the misconception that the lyrics were actually written by Martin Luther himself. The author of the first two verses is unknown, but the third verse was written by John T. McFarland. The most commonly used melody for Away in a Manger was composed by James R. Murray in 1887, but an alternate melody was composed by William J. Kirkpatrick in 1895. In my arrangement, I play and sing Kirkpatrick's melody, but use Murray's melody between verses.

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 till morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray;
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
And fit us for Heaven to live with Thee there.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Christmas
• lullaby
• song
• William
• Kirkpatrick
• James
• R.
• Murray
• John
• T.
• McFarland
• Jack
• Marti

[jimmymccombs]

nice song man jimmy.

[guitmartiman]

Thanks Jimmy! I appreciate you stopping by! Merry Christmas!

[Mother2MyBoys]

I also was wonderin if you had any songs on CD that you and your wife have done so I can play them in my CD player at home? If you do is there a way I can get one. Thanks I lover singing. God Bless

[guitmartiman]

We have lots of songs on CD. Just go to our web site and you can order from there, or click on one of the CD icons or the link to my web site

on my channel. I'll also PM you with a link to our our site.

[Mother2MyBoys]

Sorry I have not been online much, but I love this song also Jack. I hope you and your wife have a great Holiday! God Bless you :)

[guitmartiman]

No need to apologize! I know how hectic life can get. Glad you liked the song!

[kc7wwy]

very nicely played and very sung with lost of feeling. take care and God Bless.

[Lalitamusic]

Lovely rendition of this beautiful classic Jack. I loved it.

In tune

Lalita

[jessietaylor89]

Awesome cover. Do you think you could tab this out or something? i've been trying to find a decent version to play in church and yours is perfect. If not thats ok its still really good! Merry Christmas!

[nickka2008]

great job, and God bless

[yipyap777]

sweet!

[desidog1]

awesome, thanx!! :D <3 merry christmas and God blass.

[SafetyChris]

beautiful and festive

[jwwetzel]

very nice my friend, truly enjoyed it :)

[LizBizToo]

Nice to hear a different version, and to read the history of the piece...thank you, and Happiest of Holidays there to you and yours :)

[culverlocal]

excellent! great vocal & guitar. 5stars*****

Cheers!

G