The First Noel
Christmas

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The first Noel the angels did say
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Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
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In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
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On a cold winter's night that was so deep
 
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Noel Noel, Noel Noel
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Born is the King of Israel
 
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They looked up and saw a star
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Shining in the east beyond them far
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And to the earth it gave great light
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And so it continued both day and night
 
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Noel Noel, Noel Noel
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Born is the King of Israel
 
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And by the light of that same star
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Three wise men came from the country far
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To seek for a King was their intent
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And to follow the star wherever it went
 
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Noel Noel, Noel Noel
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Born is the King of Israel
 
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This star drew nigh to the north-west
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O'er Bethlehem it took it's rest
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And there it did both stop and stay
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Right over the place where Jesus lay
 
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Noel Noel, Noel Noel
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Born is the King of Israel
 
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Then entered in those wise men three
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Fell reverently upon their knee
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And offered there in his presence
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Their gold and myrrh and frankincense
 
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Noel Noel, Noel Noel
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Born is the King of Israel
 
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Then let us all with one accord
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Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
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That hath made heaven and earth of nought
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And with his blood mankind has bought
 
OUTRO (2x):
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Noel Noel, Noel Noel
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Born is the King of Israel