The First Noel
Words and music by Traditional English carol · 1833
Key of D · 88 BPM · 3/4 · Christmas · Luke 2:8-10
Verse 1
The first Noel the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay —
in fields where they lay keeping their sheep
on a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Chorus
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel —
born is the King of Israel.
Verse 2
They lookèd up and saw a star Shining
in the east, beyond as them far; And to the earth it gave
great light, And so it continued both day and
night. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
Verse 3
And by the light of that same star
Three Wise Men came from country as far; To seek for a King
was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it
went. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
Verse 4
This star drew nigh to the northwest, Over
Bethlehem it took as its rest; And there it did both stop
and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
Verse 5
Then did they know assuredly Within that house
the King as did lie; One entered it them for to
see, And found the Babe in poverty. Noel,
Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
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