The First Noel
By: Gilbert and Sandys Carols
Key: Bb
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