The First Noel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
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
And so it continued both day and night
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Listen to the song
Hør sangen
About the carol The First Noel
“The First Noel” is a traditional English Christmas carol recorded by Nat King Cole. The carol tells the story of the birth of Jesus and the announcement of the Nativity by angels.
The song focuses on the shepherds who heard the news of Jesus’ birth and went to Bethlehem to worship him. It highlights themes of wonder, faith and celebration surrounding the Christmas story.
Nat King Cole’s warm and gentle performance gives the carol a timeless quality. Its connection to Christmas comes from its focus on the Nativity and the traditional Christian meaning of the holiday. “The First Noel” represents the historic and spiritual side of Christmas music.
