The First Noël | Lyrics, Beginner Piano & Guitar Sheet Music

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History for 'The First Noël'

The First Noel is an English Christmas carol. It is most likely from the 16th or 17th century, though it may be from as early as the 13th century. The French word "Noel" means "Christmas" and is derived from the Latin word natalis, which means "birth". It is a carol of celebration telling the story of the humble birth of the Baby Jesus.


Lyrics for 'The First Noël'

The first Noel the angels 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.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the east, beyond 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!

And by the light of that same star
Three wise men came from country 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!

This star drew nigh to the northwest:
O'er Bethlehem it took 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!


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