Verse 1:
In a manger so bare, with no crib for his head,
The little Lord Jesus, in his bed,.
The stars in the sky, their light shining bright,
Guiding us all through the darkest of nights.

Chorus:
Oh, Little Lord Jesus, so gentle and mild,
Watching over us just like a child.
We pray to you; our hearts open wide.
Stay with us always, by our side.

Verse 2:
Cattle lowing, baby awakes with a start,
But little Lord Jesus is calm in his heart.
Oh, how we love you, our Savior on high,
Watching over us from the heavenly sky.

Chorus:
Oh, Little Lord Jesus, so gentle and mild,
Watching over us just like a child.
We pray to you; our hearts open wide.
Stay with us always, by our side.

Bridge (Instrumental/Scat Solo):
(Scat Singing)
Ba-da-ba-da, ba-da-da-da,
Skee-bop-a-doo-wop, dee-ba-da-da,
(Instrumental Break)
(Da-da-da-da, doo-wop, da-da-da-da)

Verse 3:
Be near us, Lord Jesus; we ask you to stay.
Close by our side, forever we pray.
Bless all the children with your loving grace.
Lead us to heaven to see your face.

Chorus:
Oh, Little Lord Jesus, so gentle and mild,
Watching over us just like a child.
We pray to you; our hearts open wide.
Stay with us always, by our side.

Outro (Scat Singing/Instrumental Fade):
(Scat Singing)
Ba-da-ba-da, ba-da-da-da,
Skee-bop-a-doo-wop, dee-ba-da-da,
(Instrumental Fade)
(Da-da-da-da, doo-wop, da-da-da-da)