The first noel, the angel did say   Was to certain poor shepherds in fields where 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         And 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 brought         Noel, noel, noel, noel   Born is the king of israel