Text:The first Nowell the angel did say
Tune:THE FIRST NOWELL
Arranger (refrain):Healey Willan, 1880-

65. The first Nowell the angel did say

Text Information
First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say
Title: The first Nowell the angel did say
Refrain First Line: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell!
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1936
Topic: God: The Lord Jesus Christ - His Advent and Nativity
Source: English traditional carol, c. 17th century.
Notes: Alternative refrain arranged by Healey Willan may be used throughout, or with one or more verses.
Tune Information
Name: THE FIRST NOWELL
Arranger (refrain): Healey Willan, 1880-
Meter: Irregular
Key: D Major
Source: Old English Carol, c. 17th century.
Copyright: By permission of the Oxford University Press, New York, Inc. and Dr. H. Willan



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