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Meter: Irregular Appears in 401 hymnals First Line: The first Noel the angel did say Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel Lyrics: 1 The first Noel the angel 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. Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel! Born is the King of Israel. 2 They looked up ... Topics: Christmas; Christmas Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: English carol, c. 17th cent.
The First Noel