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Away in a Manger sheet music

Away in a Manger sheet music here appears in three contrasting scores: two piano solos and a three-part string version. Their opening keys, tempos and credits differ, so compare the instrumentation and first markings before choosing a version for performance or practice.

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Comparing the listed versions

The page includes a piano solo credited to James Ramsey Murray, a piano solo listed with arranger credit “DAP” and artist name Brad Paisley, and a string score for violin 1, violin 2 and cello. The two piano scores open in F major with one flat and in 3/4; the string version opens in one sharp and in 3/4. Where tempo is given, the DAP/Brad Paisley piano score is marked 60 BPM and the string trio 96 BPM.

Piano or strings?

Choose between the piano scores if you need a single keyboard part, or the string score if you are working with two violins and cello. The string version lists separate parts for violin 1, violin 2 and cello. None of the three scores shows a vocal part in its part list, so check individual listings if you need a version with words.

Keys, metre and tempo

Opening key signatures differ: two scores use one flat, while the string trio uses one sharp. All three open in 3/4. Tempo markings appear on only two of the listed scores, at 60 BPM and 96 BPM. These details describe the opening of each score and may not reflect later changes within the music.

Credits and musical identity

The scores carry different credits: James Ramsey Murray on one piano version, “arr. DAP” with artist name Brad Paisley on another, and no composer name on the string trio. A shared title does not by itself prove that all three use the same tune or arrangement. Compare the actual score, including the melody and any text, before treating them as interchangeable versions.

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Common questions

What versions of “Away in a Manger” are listed as sheet music?

Three scores are listed: a piano solo credited to James Ramsey Murray, a piano solo with arranger credit “DAP” and artist name Brad Paisley, and a three-part string score for two violins and cello.

Which instruments are scored in the “Away in a Manger” versions?

Two of the listed scores are for piano alone. The third is set for violin 1, violin 2 and cello. No vocal line appears in the part lists for these scores.

What key is “Away in a Manger” in?

Opening key signatures differ among the listed scores: two are in F major with one flat, and the string trio uses one sharp, corresponding to G major. These are opening keys only.

What time signature and tempo are given for “Away in a Manger”?

All three listed scores open in 3/4. The DAP/Brad Paisley piano score gives 60 BPM, the string trio gives 96 BPM, and the James Ramsey Murray piano score has no tempo marking in its listing.

Who is credited with the music for “Away in a Manger” in these scores?

Credits vary: one piano score is credited to James Ramsey Murray, another carries an arranger credit “DAP” with artist name Brad Paisley, and the string trio has no composer name. These credits describe individual scores rather than a verified history of the song.

Is there a string trio arrangement of “Away in a Manger”?

A three-part string version is listed for violin 1, violin 2 and cello. It opens in one sharp, in 3/4, at 96 BPM, and is listed at about 90 seconds.

Does this page include a vocal score for “Away in a Manger”?

No vocal part appears in the part lists for the three scores shown; the listed instrumentation is piano or strings. If you need a score with words, compare individual listings carefully.