The first Nowell the angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winters night that was so deep
Nowell Nowell Nowell Nowell
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
Nowell Nowell Nowell Nowell
Born is the king of Israel
This star drew nigh to the northwest
O er Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did both stop and stay
Right over the place where Jesus lay
Nowell Nowell Nowell Nowell
Born is the king of Israel
