Our handbell duet Away in a Manger is an arrangement of the slightly less familiar NORMANDY tune. It still is lovely and thoughtful… just in a different way. This duet score is relatively easy, but expressive in the spirit of the melody.
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head;
the stars in the heavens looked down where He lay,
the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
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 side until morning is nigh.
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,
and fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.
If you don’t happen to have an accompanist available, we also have an accompaniment MP3 available for purchase.
Church Calendar: Christmas
Hymn tune: NORMANDY
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Handbell duet score: $10.00 US
Score package includes full score and separated handbell part scores.
Piano Accompaniment MP3: $4.00 US
Other arrangements available for six accompanied handbells (CRADLE SONG), eight handbells (MURRAY), eight handbells (CRADLE SONG), twelve handbells (CRADLE SONG), twelve handbells (MURRAY), and handbell choir (MURRAY).
Purchasing this arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain the number of copies needed your handbell ensemble (plus the accompaniment score) – so you only need to pay once. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.
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