The First Nowell, the Angel Did Say Traditional Transcriptions

[Verse 1]
The first Nowell the Angel did say
Was to three poor Shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
In a cold winter’s night that was so deep

[Refrain]
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Born is the King of Israel

[Verse 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

[Refrain]
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
Born is the King of Israel

[Verse 3]
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