The First Nowell
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Intro
G C G C
Verse
G C G
The first Nowell the angel did say
C G Em D/F# G
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
C G
In fields where they lay, keeping their sheep
C G Em D/F# G
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
[Refrão] C G
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
C G Em D/F# G C G C
Born is the king of Is-ra---el
Verse
G C G
They all looked up and saw a star
C G Em D/F# G
Shining in the east beyond them far
C G
And to the earth it gave great light
C G Em D/F# G
And so it continued both day and night
[Refrão] C G
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
C G Em D/F# G C G C
Born is the king of Is-ra---el
Instrumental
G C G C G
C G Em D/F# G
G C G C G Em D/F# G
G C G C G Em D/F# G
G C G C
Verse
G C G
And by the light of that same star
C G Em D/F# G
Three wise men came from country far
C G
To seek for a king was their intent
C G Em D/F# G
And to follow the star wheresoever it went
[Refrão] C G
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
C G Em D/F# G C G C
Born is the king of Is-ra---el
Verse
G C G
The star drew nigh to the north-west
C G Em D/F# G
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
C G
And there it did both stop and stay
C G Em D/F# G
Right over the place where Je-sus lay
[Refrão] C G
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
C G Em D/F# G C G C
Born is the king of Is-ra---el
Outro
G C G C G C G C
G C G C G C G C
How to play The First Nowell
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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.