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Away in a Manger chords

Words anonymous (1885), tune "Mueller" by James R. Murray (1887)

The American tune by Murray is the one most people in the US know. Its gentle waltz rhythm makes it a favorite first Christmas song for children.

Chords
3
Level
Beginner
Time
3/4

Chords

G213
C×321
D××132

Chart

Verse

  1. G
  2. /
  3. C
  4. G
  5. G
  6. D
  7. /
  8. /
  9. G
  10. /
  11. C
  12. G
  13. D
  14. /
  15. G
  16. /

How to play it

You need 3 chords: G, C and D. The change you'll make most is C to G, so practice switching between those two slowly before playing along.

Each box is one bar of 3/4 time. Strum the chord on the beat, and change when the next box starts. A slash means keep playing the same chord.

Questions

What chords are in Away in a Manger?

This arrangement uses G, C and D.

Is Away in a Manger easy to play on guitar?

Yes. It only needs 3 open chords, so it's a good beginner song.