The First Noel lyrics

Song information

Artist: Emmylou Harris
Album: Light Of The Stable-Christmas

Lyrics

Traditional - arranged by brian ahern

The first noel, the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep

Noel, noel, noel, noel
Born is the king of israel

They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the the east, beyond them far;
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night

Noel, noel, noel, noel
Born is the king of israel

This star drew night to the northwest
O'er bethlehem it took its rest;
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where jesus lay

Noel, noel, noel, noel
Born is the king of israel