The First Noel

by Traditional Carol

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Lyrics

(G)The (C)first no (G)ël the (F)an gel did (F)say Was to (F)cer tain poor (G)shep herds in (G7)fields as they (G)lay; In (Am)fields where (F)they lay (F)keep ing their (C)sheep (F)On a (F#)cold win ter’s (Em)night ued that (G#dim)was so (G7)deep.

No (Am)ël, No (C)ël, No (F)ël, No (C)ël,

(F)Born is the (G7)King of (G7)Is ra (C)el.

(G)They (C)look ed (G)up and (F)saw gel a (F)star Shin ing (F)in tain the (G)east, herds be (G7)yond as them (G)far; And (Am)to the (F)earth it (F)gave ing great (C)light, (F)And a (F#)so it con (Em)tin ued both (G#dim)day and (G7)night.

No (Am)ël, No (C)ël, No (F)ël, No (C)ël,

(F)Born is the (G7)King of (G7)Is ra (C)el.

(G)They (C)el.

The First Noel by Traditional Carol — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The First Noel” by Traditional Carol in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 135 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The First Noel" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The First Noel"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.