The First Noel

The First Noël - Mario Lanza

The first noel the angel did say

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay

In fields where they lay keeping their sheep

On a cold winter's night that was so deep

Noel noel noel noel

Born is the king of israel

They looked up and saw a star

Shining in the east beyond them far

And to the earth it gave great light

And so it continued both day and night

This star drew nigh to the northwest

O'er bethlehem it took it rest

And there it did both stop and stay

Right over the place where jesus lay

Noel noel noel noel

Born is the king of israel

Then entered in those wise men three

Full reverently upon their knee

And offered there in his presence

Their gold and myrrh and frakincense

Noel noel noel noel

Born is the king of israel