What key is "The First Noel" in?

"The First Noel" by W. Sandys' Christmas Carols is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The First Noel" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "The First Noel" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "The First Noel" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

The (F)first no (C)el (Bb)the (Dm)an gel did (F)say (Bb)was to (F)cer tain (Bb)poor (Am)shep (Gm)herds in (Dm)fields as (C)they (F)lay.

In fields (Dm)where (C)they (Bb)lay (F)keep ing (Bb)their (F)sheep (Bb)on a (F)cold win (Bb)ter’s (Am)night (Bb)ued that (Am)was (Gm)so (F)deep.

No el, (Dm)no (Am)el, (F)no (Bb)el, no (F)el,

(Dm)born is (Bb)the (F)King of Is (C)ra (F)el.

They (F)look ed (C)up (Bb)and (Dm)saw gel a (F)star (Bb)shin ing (F)in tain (Bb)the (Am)east, (Gm)herds be (Dm)yond as (C)them (F)far.

And to (Dm)the (C)earth (Bb)it (F)gave ing (Bb)great (F)light, (Bb)and a (F)so it (Bb)con (Am)tin (Bb)ued both (Am)day (Gm)and (F)night.

No el, (Dm)no (Am)el, (F)no (Bb)el, no (F)el,

(Dm)born is (Bb)the (F)King of Is (C)ra (F)el.

They (F)el.

The First Noel by W. Sandys' Christmas Carols

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The First Noel”

What key is "The First Noel" in?: "The First Noel" by W. Sandys' Christmas Carols is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The First Noel" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The First Noel" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The First Noel" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.