The First Noel

by Traditional Carol
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Lyrics

The (C)First No (G)el the (F)an gels did (C)say Was to (F)cer tain poor (C)shep herds in (F)fields as (G7)they (C)lay, In fields where (G)they lay (F)keep ing their (C)sheep On a (F)cold win ter’s (C)night ued (G)that (C)was (G7)so (C)deep.

No el, No (Em)el, No (F)el, No (C)el.

(Am)Born is the (Em)King of (F)Is (G7)ra (C)el.

They (C)look ed (G)up and (F)saw gels a (C)star Shin ing (F)in tain the (C)East herds be (F)yond as (G7)them (C)far, And to the (G)earth it (F)gave ing great (C)light, And a (F)so it con (C)tin ued (G)both (C)day (G7)and (C)night.

No el, No (Em)el, No (F)el, No (C)el.

(Am)Born is the (Em)King of (F)Is (G7)ra (C)el.

They (C)el.

The First Noel — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The First Noel" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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About “The First Noel”

Why does "The First Noel" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 120 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.
Is this real sheet music for "The First Noel"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The First Noel".
Can I see all the notes in "The First Noel"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.