The First Noel

C G F C the first noel , the angels did say C G F C was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay C G F C in fields where they lay keeping their sheep C G F C on a cold winter’s night that was so deep . C G F C G noel , noel , noel , noel C G C G 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 .