The first 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. 

They lookèd up and saw a star 
Shining in the east, beyond them far; 
And to the earth it gave a great light, 
And so it continued both day and night.

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