The First Noel
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(Capo 3)
The (G) first (Bm) Noel the (C) angel did (G) say,
Was to (C) certain poor (G) shepherds in (C) fields (D) as they (G) lay;
In (Em) fields where (Bm) they lay (C) keeping their (G) sheep
On a (C) cold winters (G) night that (C) was (D) so (G) deep
(Em) Noel, (Bm) Noel, (C) Noel, (G) Noel
(C) Born is the (G) King of (C) Is(D)ra(G)el.
They (G) looked way (Bm) up and they (C) saw a great (G) star,
Shining (C) in the (G) East, (C) beyond (D) them (G) far;
And (Em) to the (Bm) earth it (C) gave a great (G) light;
And (C) so it (G) continued both (C) day (D) and (G) night.
(Em) Noel, (Bm) Noel, (C) Noel, (G) Noel
(C) Born is the (G) King of (C) Is(D)ra(G)el.
(Em) Noel, (Bm) Noel, (C) Noel, (Bm) No(D)el (STOP)
(C) Born is the (G) King of (C) Is(D)ra(G)el. (Play Softly)
How to play The First Noel
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.