The First Nowell
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[Intro ]
F C G7 C
verse 1
C F C
The first Nowell the Angel did say
F C
Was to certian poor Shepherds
G7 C
In fields as they lay.
C F C
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
F C G7 C
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
[Refrão]Chorus
C Em F C
Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.
F C G7 C
Born is the King of Israel.
verse 2
C F C
They looked up and saw a star
F C G7 C
Shining in the East, beyond them far,
C F C
And to the earth it gave great light,
F C G7 C
And so it continued, both day and night.
[Refrão]Chorus
C Em F C
Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.
F C G7 C
Born is the King of Israel.
verse 3
C F C
And by the light of that same Star
F C G7 C
Three Wise Men came from country far,
C F C
To seek for a King was their intent,
F C G7 C
And to follow the Star wherever it went.
[Refrão]Chorus
C Em F C
Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.
F C G7 C
Born is the King of Israel.
verse 4
C F C
This Star drew nigh to the North West;
F C G7 C
O'er Bethlehem it took it's rest.
C F C
And there it did both stop and stay,
F C G7 C
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
[Refrão]Chorus
C Em F C
Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.
F C G7 C
Born is the King of Israel.
Verse 5
C F C
Then enter'd in those Wise Men three,
F C G7 C
Full reverently upon their knee,
C F C
And offer'd there, in his presence,
F C G7 C
Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.
[Refrão]Chorus
C Em F C
Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.
F C G7 C
Born is the King of Israel.
Verse 6
C F C
Then let us all with one accord
F C G7 C
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord;
C F C
That hath made heaven and earth of naught,
F C G7 C
And with his blood mankind hath bought.
[Refrão]Chorus
C Em F C
Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.
F C G7 C
Born is the King of Israel.
How to play The First Nowell
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 F. 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.