Away in a Manger (traditional / Lucy Webster)

Away, away, over in Bethlehem
Away, away, over in Bethlehem

Away in a manger, no crib for his 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.

Away, away, over in Bethlehem
Away, away, over in Bethlehem

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 til morning is nigh

Away, away, over in Bethlehem
Away, away, over in Bethlehem

I first sang this song when I was in the third grade
I wore a purple velvet dress with white trim
that my mommy had made
And it was my first solo, since then I haven't stopped
Away in a manger, who would have thought?

Away, away, over in Bethlehem
Away, away, over in Bethlehem

Now 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
Take us to heaven to live with you there

Away, away, over in Bethlehem
Away, away, over in Bethlehem