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 — 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, 120 BPM.

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About “The First Noel”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The First Noel"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The First Noel". Key of C, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.