Away In A Manger

by William J. Kirkpatrick · posted by aussie

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How to read this tab — notation key

+: Blow note
−: Draw note
b or ': Half-step bend
bb or '': Two half-step bend
bbb or ''': Three half-step bend
(###): Chord — relevant hole numbers in parentheses
< or *: Push the button in (chromatic harmonica)

Full reference and posting tips in the tab guide.

Tab

Away in a manger no crib for his bed
9  9 -9 8 8  -8  7   7   -7  -6   6
the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head
 6   6 -6   6   6 -8   -7   -6   6   7     8
The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay
 9   9    -9  8   8     -8    7     7    -7   -6  6
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
 6   -9 8  -8   8  -8  7 -8  -6  -7  7
The cattle are lowing the poor baby wakes
 9   9 -9   8   8 -8   7   7  -7 -6  6
but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes
 6   6 -6   6   6 -8  -7 -6  6  7    8
I love thee Lord Jesus look down from the sky
9  9   -9    8    8 -8  7    7   -7   -6  6
and stay by my side until morning is nigh
 6   -9  8  -8  8   -8 7  -8 -6   -7  7
Be near me Lord Jesus I ask thee to stay
9   9   -9  8   8 -8  7  7   -7  -6  6
close to me forever and love me I pray
 6    6  -6 6 6 -8   -7  -6  6  7  8
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care
  9    9  -9   8    8  -8    7  7  -7 -6   6
and take us to heaven to live with thee there
 6  -9   8  7   8 -8  7  -8   -6    -7   7

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