The First Noel

Patty Loveless · Bluegrass and White Snow: A Mountain Christmas [Ep [2002]

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.



Noel, Noel

Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel.



The star drew nigh to the North-West

O'er Bethlehem it took its 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.



(Last time) Noel, Noel,

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