The First Noel

The First Noel - Marian Anderson

The first noë l the angels 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

Noë l noë l noë l noë l

Born is the king of israel

They lookè d all 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

Noë l noë l noë l noë l

Born is the king of israel