The First Noel

by Josh Groban
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The (Bb)first No (F)ël the (Bb)an gel (Eb)did (Bb)say was to (Eb)cer tain poor (Bb)shep herds in (Eb)fields as (F7)they (G)lay;

in (G)fields where (D)they lay (C)keep ing their (G)sheep,

on a (C)cold win ter’s (G)night

that (G)was

so (G)deep.

No ël,

No (Dsus)ël,

(D)No (C)ël,

No (G)ël!

Born is the King

of Is

ra (Gmaj9)el!

They (Bb)looked,

they looked (Bb)up

and they (Eb)saw

a (Dm7)star

shin ing (Ebmaj9)in

the (Dm7)east

(Bb)be (Cm7)yond

them (Bb)far.

(F7)And (Bb)to

(Ebmaj7)the (Dm7)earth

it (Ebmaj7)gave

great (Dm7)light;

(Ebmaj7)so it con (Gm7)tin ued both (Cm7)day

and (Bb)night.

(F7)No (Bb)ël, No (Dm7)ël,

No (Eb)ël,

No (Dm7)ël!

(Ebmaj7)Born is the (Dm7)King

(Dm7)of (Cm7)Is

(Cm7)ra (Bb)el!

(F7)No (Bb)ël,

No (Dm7)ël,

No (Ebmaj7)ël,

No (Am7)ël!

(Ebmaj7)Born is the (Bb)King,

(Am7)born (D)is the (Gm)King,

(Cm)born (Bb)is (Cm)the (Bb)King

of (F)Is

ra (D7)el!

(G)No (Gsus2)ël, No (Dm7)ël!

(G7)No (Cmaj9)ël, No (G7)ël!

(C)Born is the (G)King of (Am7)Is ra (G)el!

(D)No (G)ël, (Cmaj7)No (Gsus2)ël,

No (Cmaj7)ël, No (F#m7)ël!

(C)Born is the (G)King,

(F#m7)born (B)is (D#dim7)the (Em)King,

(Am7)born (Bm)is (Am)the (G)King of (Am7)Is

(D)ra

(Fmaj7)el!

(F7)Of Is ra (Dm11)el,

Is ra (Dm11)el,

(F7)of Is ra (Dm7)el.

(Am7)Born (G)is (Am)the (G)King of Is (D7)ra (G)el!

The First Noel — Simple Sheet Music

"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 G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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 Josh Groban played in?
The First Noel is arranged in the key of G 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 100 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 Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". 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 G, 100 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.