Youth Melodies and Action Songs ‎#65

65. The First Noel

1 The first Noel the angels 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.

Chorus:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel!

2 And by the light of that same star,
Three wise men came from country far;
To seek for a King was their intent,
And so follow the star wherever it went. [Chorus]

3 This Star drew nigh to the northwest,
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest;
And there it did both stop and stay,
Right over the place where Jesus lay. [Chorus]

4 Then entered in those wise men three,
Fell rev'rently upon their knee,
And offered there in His presence,
Their gold, and myrrh and frankincense. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: The first Noel, the angels did say
• Title: The First Noel
• Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1952
• Source: Traditional

Tune Information

• Name: [The first Noel, the angels did say]
• Incipit: 32123 45671 76567
• Key: D Major
• Source: Traditional