The first Noel the angels did say
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Was to certain poor shepherds
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In fields as they lay,
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In fields where they lay
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Keeping their sheep
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On a cold winter's night
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That was so deep.
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Noel Noel Noel Noel!
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Born is the King of Israel!
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They looked up and saw a star
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Shining in the East beyond them far,
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And to the earth it gave great light,
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And so it continued both day and night.
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Noel Noel Noel Noel!
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Born is the King of Israel!
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And by the light of that same star
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Three wise men came from country far,
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To seek for a King was their intent
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And to follow the star
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Wherever it went.
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Noel Noel Noel Noel!
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Born is the King of Israel!
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This star drew nigh to the northwest
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Over Bethlehem it took its rest,
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And there it did both stop and stay
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Right over the place where Jesus lay.
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Noel Noel Noel Noel!
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Born is the King of Israel!
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Then did they know assuredly
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Within that house the King did lie:
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One entered in then for to see,
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And found the Babe in poverty:
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Noel Noel Noel Noel!
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Born is the King of Israel!
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Then entered in those wise men three
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Full reverently upon their knee,
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And offered there in His presence
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Their gold, and myrrh and frankincense.
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Noel Noel Noel Noel!
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Born is the King of Israel!
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Then let us all with one accord
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Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
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That hath made heaven
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And earth of naught
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And with His blood
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Mankind hath bought.
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Noel Noel Noel Noel!
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Born is the King of Israel!
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The First Noel
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| Annie Lennox |
