Source:
Public Domain
Lead Sheet (PDF)
melody and chords for guitar and voice (full page)
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Key of DText: English Carol, 17th cent
Music: English Carol
Tune: The First Noel
LBW/WOV Hymn: #56
ReClaim/Sola Hymn: #121
Scripture: Luke 2:8-9a
Hymn Text
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.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!  Born is the king of Israel!
2 They looked up and saw a star,
Shining in the east beyond them far;
And to the earth, it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!  Born is the king of Israel!
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.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!  Born is the king of Israel!
4 This star drew near to the north-west,
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest;
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!  Born is the king of Israel!
5 Then entered in those Wise Men three,
Full rev-rently upon their knee,
And offered there in his presence
Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!  Born is the king of Israel!