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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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, 120 BPM.

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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 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.
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 simplified for beginners.
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.