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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"The First Noel" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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About “The First Noel”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The First Noel" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The First Noel" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "The First Noel" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The First Noel" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "The First Noel"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.