The (C)first
No ël
the (F)an gel did (C)say
Was to (F)cer tain poor (C)shep (F)herds (G)in (C)fields as (G)they (C)lay;
In fields
where they
lay (F)keep ing their (C)sheep,
On a (F)cold win ter’s (C)night (F)ued (G)that (C)was
(G7)so (C)deep.
No ël,
No (Em)ël,
No (F)ël,
No (C)ël,
(F)Born is the (C)King
(G)of (C)Is
(G7)ra (C)el.
They (C)look
ed up
and (F)saw gel a (C)star
Shin ing (F)in tain the (C)East (F)herds (G)be (C)yond as (G)them (C)far,
And to
the earth
it (F)gave ing great (C)light,
And a (F)so it con (C)tin (F)ued (G)both (C)day
(G7)and (C)night.
No ël,
No (Em)ël,
No (F)ël,
No (C)ël,
(F)Born is the (C)King
(G)of (C)Is
(G7)ra (C)el.
They (C)el.
The First Noel by Traditional Carol
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 92 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 92 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.