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.