The First Noel
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Noel, Noel
The first Noel
The angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds
In fields as they lay
Lay a 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
This by the light
Of that same star
Three wise men came
From country far
To seek for a King
Was their intent
And to follow the star
Wherever it went
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Born Noel
The First Noel is a classic Christmas carol that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. It begins with the announcement of the angel to the poor shepherds in the fields where they were watching their sheep. The shepherds looked up and saw a star shining in the east, which gave them a sign of the birth of the "King of Israel". The star continued to give light both day and night, guiding the three wise men from a distant country to follow it to find the King who was born.
As the song progresses, it highlights the journey of the wise men who followed the star to find baby Jesus. The wise men, who were also called Magi, brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn King. The carol ends with repeating the phrase "Noel" which means Christmas, followed by the statement, "Born is the King of Israel".
Line by Line Meaning
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice
Noel, Noel
Rejoice, Rejoice
The first Noel
The first Christmas
The angel did say
The angel spoke
Was to certain poor shepherds
He revealed the joyful news to a group of humble shepherds
In fields as they lay
As they lay in the fields watching their sheep
In fields where they
Out in the fields where
Lay a keeping their sheep
They kept watch over their sheep
On a cold winter's night
On a bitterly cold winter night
That was so deep
That was so dark and peaceful
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice
Born is the King of Israel
The King of Israel has been born
They looked up
They raised their eyes
And saw a star
They spotted a shining star
Shining in the east
That was rising in the east
Beyond them far
Far in the distance
And to the earth
And it shone on the earth
It gave great light
It illuminated everything with its brilliance
And so it continued
Never stopping or fading
Both day and night
Throughout daylight and darkness
This by the light
Guided by the light
Of that same star
Of that same shining star
Three wise men came
Three wise men traveled
From country far
From distant lands
To seek for a King
To find a King
Was their intent
This was their purpose
And to follow the star
And to pursue the guiding star
Wherever it went
No matter where it led
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice
Born is the King of Israel
The King of Israel has been born
Born Noel
Christ the Savior is born
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Written by: ELVIS PRESLEY
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