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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The First Noel" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 135 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The First Noel”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The First Noel"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The First Noel". Key of C, 135 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.