📖 Historical Background

Away in a Manger — 'Away in a Manger' is a gentle Christmas lullaby that first appeared in print in 1885. The guitar's warm, intimate tone colour makes it ideally suited to this peaceful carol, and the simple chord progression is accessible to beginner players.

Composer: Traditional Carol (c.1885).

🔬 Musical Structure

In 3/4 time with smooth, flowing phrases. The melody sits entirely in first position and uses stepwise motion. The tab shows both the melodic notes and suggested fingering positions for each phrase.

🎵 Guitar Performance Tips

• Use a gentle fingerpicking pattern (p-i-m-i) to complement the lullaby character.
• Keep the tone light and warm—avoid heavy picking.
• Practice the 3/4 feel carefully; each beat should feel equally spaced.