THE FIRST NOEL
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Time signature: 3/4
Tempo: Most performances are on the slow side of moderate. |
Traditional English
(from Cornwall) |
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Notation and youTube keys need to be checked.
Accordion Notation
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Beats per bar = 3
Beat symbol = Dot ( . ) or equivalent |
Either row (high) = Buttons 6 to 10*, including 9
Either row (low) = Buttons 3 to 6 |
Verse 1 (of 3)
"7 "7* | ;6 "7* "7 "8* | :8 "9* "10* | .9 .10* .9* | :8
"4 "3* | ;3 "3* "4 "4* | :5 "5* "6* | .6 .6* .5* | :5
"The___ first____ No____ - el, the____ an - gels did say /
"9* "10* | .9 .10* .9* | .8 .9* .10* | .9 .8 .8* | :7
"5* "6* | .6 .6* .5* | .5 .5* .6* | .6 .5 .4* | :4
Was to cer - tain poor shep-herds in fields as they lay; /
"7 "7* | ;6 "7* "7 "8* | :8 "9* "10* | .9 .10* .9* | :8
"4 "3* | ;3 "3* "4 "4* | :5 "5* "6* | .6 .6* .5* | :5
In____ fields___ where___ they lay a keep-ing their sheep /
"9* "10* | .9 .10* .9* | .8 .9* .10* | .9 .8 .8* | :7
"5* "6* | .6 .6* .5* | .5 .5* .6* | .6 .5 .4* | :4
On a cold win-ter's night___ that was___ so deep. /
Refrain:
"7 "7* | ;6 "7* "7 "8* | :8 "9 "10* | :9* .9* | .:8 |
"4 "3* | ;3 "3* "4 "4* | :5 "6 "6* | :5* .5* | .:5 |
No___ - el____, No__ - el, No____ - el, No - el /
.9 .10* .9* | .8 .9* .10* | .9 .8 .8* | :7
.6 .6* .5* | .5 .5* .6* | .6 .5 .4* | :4
Born is the King___ of Is____ - ra - el. /
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
12 videos in various keys: Ab = 2, A = 1, C = 1, D = 6, E = 1, G = 1
12 videos in various keys: Ab = 2, A = 1, C = 1, D = 6, E = 1, G = 1
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Key: E
Singers: David Archuleta Posted by: theLeonardyEA |
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Key: D (mostly)
Group: Celtic Woman Posted by: jetuber |
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Key: D (mostly)
Singer: Phil Wickham Posted by: christmastime4u More "upbeat" than most performances; departs from above melody in places. |
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Key: Ab
Singer: Bing Crosby Posted by: Icebridylze |
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Key: D
Singer: Elvis Presley Posted by: Daniel Krienbuehl |
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Key: A
Singer: Allison Crowe Posted by: Allison Crowe |
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Key: G
Guitarist: ? Posted by: hofei Brief (one verse, refrain twice), but beautifully done. Ends with embellishment. |
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Key: C
Singer: Andy Williams Posted by: Icebridylze |
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Key: D
Accordionist: Tony Croft Posted by: The Christmas Box - Melodeon Carols |
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Key: D
Pianist: Richard Kittelstad Posted by: Richard Kittelstad |
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Key: Ab
Singer: Susan Boyle Posted by: SusanBoyleVEVO |
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Key: D
Pianist: ? Posted by: Capotastomusic Just one verse and refrain. |
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Background Materials, Information & Links
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Lyrics:
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"The first Noel", the angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay a keeping their sheep On a cold winter's night that was so deep Refrain: 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 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 its rest And there it did both stop and stay Right o'er the place where Jesus lay. Then entered in those Wise men three Full reverently upon their knee And offered there in His presence Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. 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 has bought. |
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