The First Noel

by W. Sandys' Christmas Carols
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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 β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"The First Noel" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œThe 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 β€” same song, less visual density.
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 β€” 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 β€” 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.
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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The First Noel". Key of F, 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 β€” 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.