(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
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "The First Noel" in?
- "The First Noel" by Traditional Carol is in the key of C with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The First Noel" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The First Noel" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "The First Noel" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Traditional Carol can I play here?
- Try "A Jolly Merry Christmas", "A Jolly Merry Christmas", "Angels We Have Heard On High". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.