Lyrics The First Noel - The Tin Lids

The first noel the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep

Noel, noel, noel, noel
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

Noel, noel, noel, noel
Born is the king of Israel

The star moved closer to Bethlehem
Until it stopped and twinkled
Right over where Jesus was lying in a manger
Then the three wise men arrived
They came in and fell to their knees
And gave Jesus their presents
One king gave him some gold
Another one gave him some perfume called myrrh
The last king gave him some frankincense
These were real treasures

Noel, noel, noel, noel
Born is the king of Israel

Noel, noel, noel, noel
Born is the king of Israel

What does noel mean?
It's French for Christmas
Oh
Why did the shepherds stay up all night?
They stayed up to look after their sheep
Oh
What's frankincense?
It's a sweet smelling incense that you burn
Oh