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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.
Refrain:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
2 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. [Refrain]
3 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. [Refrain]
4 Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
Who hath made heaven and earth of naught,
And with His blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | The first Noel the angel did say |
Title: | The First Noel |
Refrain First Line: | Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1976 |
Topic: | Christmas |
Source: | English carol, before 1823 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | [The first Noel the angel did say] |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | Traditional Melody From Sandys' "Christmas Carols" 1833 |