The First Noel
Josh Groban Feat. Faith Hill Lyrics


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The First Noel, 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.
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
So it continued both day and night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King, Born is the King, Born is the King of Israel!
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King, Born is the King, Born is the King of Israel!




Israel, Israel, Born Israel, Israel, Born, Born Israel, Israel, Israel, Born Israel,
Born is the King of Israel!

Overall Meaning

The First Noel is a traditional Christmas carol that tells the story of the birth of Jesus, as seen through the eyes of the shepherds who witnessed it. The song opens with the announcement of the angels to the poor shepherds in the fields, declaring the arrival of the Savior. The repetition of the word "Noel" (meaning "Christmas" in French) throughout the song is used as a joyful exclamation of the good news, emphasizing the significance of the birth of Jesus.


The second verse describes the star that led the wise men to Bethlehem, where they found the newborn King. The star was a symbol of hope and guidance, shining brilliantly to light the way to the Savior. The chorus repeats the announcement of the birth of Jesus and includes the powerful declaration that He is the King of Israel. This line emphasizes the divinity of Jesus and His role as the long-awaited Messiah.


Overall, the lyrics of The First Noel powerfully convey the joy and wonder of the Christmas story, from the announcement of the angels to the arrival of the wise men. It reminds us of the miraculous events leading up to the birth of Jesus and the love that God has for His people.


Line by Line Meaning

The First Noel, the Angels did say
The Angels proclaimed that the first Noel had come


Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The proclamation was made specifically to some poor shepherds in a field where they were lying


In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
The shepherds were lying in a field, watching their sheep


On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
It was a deep, cold winter night


Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Noel - the Christmas joy


Born is the King of Israel!
The King of Israel has been born


They looked up and saw a star
The shepherds noticed a shining star


Shining in the East beyond them far
The star was shining in the far East, beyond the shepherds


And to the earth it gave great light
The star gave out a great light, shining all around


So it continued both day and night.
The star continued to shine both day and night


Israel, Israel, Born Israel, Israel, Born, Born Israel, Israel, Israel, Born Israel,
A repetition of the proclamation that the King who was born is the King of Israel


Born is the King of Israel!
The King of Israel has been born




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Written by: Michael Philip McGlynn

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Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
The First Noel, 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
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel

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
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Born is the King of Israel!
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel



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The First Noël 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
Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël
Born is the King of Israel
They looked, they looked up and they saw a star
Shining in the east beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
So it continued both day and night
Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël
Born is the King of Israel
Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël
Born is the King
Born is the King
Born is the King of Israel
Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël
Born is the King of Israel
Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël
Born is the King
Born is the King
Born is the King of Israel
Israel, Israel (of Israel)
Israel, oh, oh
Israel (Israel, Israel)
Of Israel (Israel, oh, oh)
Born is the King of Israel



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