The First Noel

by Traditional Carol
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The First Noel

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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The First Noel" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 135 BPM.

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About “The First Noel”

What key is "The First Noel" by Traditional Carol played in?
The First Noel is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The First Noel"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The First Noel" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The First Noel"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The First Noel"?
"The First Noel" was originally performed by Traditional Carol. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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