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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The First Noel" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 92 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”
- Can I play "The First Noel" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The First Noel" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 92 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "The First Noel"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The First Noel" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The First Noel"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The First Noel" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.