The First Noel
By: Gilbert and Sandys Carols
Key: E
Verse 1:
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The First No-el, the angels did say
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Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
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In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
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On a cold winter's night that was so deep
Chorus:
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No-el, No-el, No-el, No-el
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Born is the King of Is - ra - el
Verse 2:
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the east, beyond them far
And to the earth, it gave good light
And so it continued both day and night
Verse 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
Verse 4:
This star drew nigh to the northwest
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay
Verse 5:
Then entered in those wise men three
Full rev'rently on bended knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense
Verse 6:
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
That hath made heaven and earth of nought
And with His blood mankind has bought