Misc Christmas - The First Noel

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the first noel , the angels did say
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was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
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in fields where they lay keeping their sheep
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on a cold winter’s night that was so deep .
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noel , noel , noel , noel
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born is the king of israel!

alternate verses : ( same chords as above )

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 .

and 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 .

this star drew nigh to the northwest
o’er bethlehem it took it’s rest
and there it did both pause and stay
right o’er the place where jesus lay .

then let us all with one accord
sing praises to our heavenly lord
that hath made heaven and earth of nought
and with his blood mankind hath bought .