The First Noel
William J. Kirkpatrick, Traditional
[Verse 1]
The first noel, the angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields where 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!
[Verse 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
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
The star drew night to the northwest
Over Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay
[Chorus x2]