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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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 F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 F.
- What key is "The First Noel" by W. Sandys' Christmas Carols played in?
- The First Noel is arranged in the key of F 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?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 W. Sandys' Christmas Carols. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 F 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 F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.