Lyrics
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 — 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 C, 92 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 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The First Noel" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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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