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Text:The first Nowell the angel did say
Tune:THE FIRST NOWELL

30. The first Nowell the angel did say

Text Information
First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say
Refrain First Line: Nowell, Nowell
Meter: Irregular, with Refrain
Publication Date: 1940
Topic: Christmas Carols; Epiphany; Christmas Eve: Evening Prayer Closing
Source: Old English Carol
Tune Information
Name: THE FIRST NOWELL
Meter: Irregular, with Refrain
Key: D Major
Source: Traditional Melody, pub. 1833



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