The First Noel Lyrics - Patty Loveless

The first Nowell, the angel did say 

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay 

In fields where they lay keeping their sheep 

On a cold winter's 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 

The star drew nigh to the North-West 

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 

(Last time) 

Nowell, Nowell 

Nowell, Nowell