The first nowell
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
Nowell nowell
nowell nowell
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
Nowell nowell
nowell nowell
born is the King of Israel
This star drew nigh
to the northwest
o'er Bethlehem
it took its rest
and there it did
both stop and stay
right over the place
where Jesus lay
Nowell nowell
nowell nowell
born is the King of Israel
Then entered in
those wise men three
full reverently
upon their knee
and offered there
in his presence
their gold and myrrh
and frankincense
Nowell nowell
nowell nowell
born is the King of Israel