Lyrics
The first Noel, the angels did say
The angels proclaimed the first Christmas
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
Specifically to impoverished shepherds while they were resting in fields
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
In the fields where these shepherds were tending to their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
On an exceedingly cold and deep winter night
They looked up and saw a star
The shepherds looked skyward and noticed a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
It was shining far in the East
And to the earth it gave a great light
This star emitted a brilliant light towards the Earth
And so it continued both day and night
Continuously providing light both day and night
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
A refrain celebrating the birth announcement
Born is the King of Israel
The King of Israel has been born
Born is the King
Reiteration of the birth of the King
The first Noel, the angels did say
Repetition of the initial message of the angels
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
To the same group of humble shepherds in the fields
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Repeated refrain celebrating the birth
Born is the King of Israel
The King of Israel's birth is celebrated again
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Further repetition of the joyous proclamation
Born is the King of Israel
Emphasizes once more the birth of the King
Born is the King of Israel
The reaffirmation of the King's birth, emphasizing his royalty
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