The First Nowell

1 The first Nowell, the angel 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.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel

2 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 etc.

3 And by the light of that same star

Three wise men came from the country far;

To seek for a king was their intent,

And to follow the star wherever it went.

Nowell, Nowell,etc.