Away in a Manger (2025 Version) - Hymn Karaoke & Accompaniment Backing Track (MP3)
Sing Away in a Manger with a tender, gentle arrangement behind you. This is my 2025 recording of the carol, with piano, bass and bells.
Hear a 30 second preview
From the fullest part of the arrangement, so you can hear exactly what you will sing with
People use this track for children's Christmas programs and pageants, Christmas Eve and candlelight services, Sunday school, caroling at care homes, and family gatherings, or simply for singing at home. You get a beautiful accompaniment without needing a pianist in the room.
What you get
- High quality MP3 backing track, 3:49
- The original recording with my vocals, for reference while you learn it
- Printable PDF lyric sheet
- Instant download after checkout, yours to keep
- Cleared for live performance and personal use
There are no vocals anywhere on the track. It sits in F major at a gentle 72 BPM, a pace that suits children and family singers, with three verses and an instrumental verse.
Track details
Title: Away in a Manger (2025 Version)
Lyrics: Anonymous
Music: James Ramsey Murray
Arranged by: Rosemary Siemens
Genre: Christmas carol
Key: F major
Tempo: 72 BPM (approx)
Meter: 3/4
Duration: 3:49
Instruments: Piano, bass, bells
File type: MP3, no vocals
Lyrics begin: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head...
Hear it performed
The video below is the vocal version so you can hear the arrangement in full. The file you download is instrumental only.
You can also browse all my Christmas hymn karaoke and backing tracks, or come sing along on my YouTube channel, where we are on a mission to Bring Back the Hymns.