The First Noel Chords
by Melanie
The First Noel by Melanie is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords G, Em7 and C. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: G Em7 C G C G C ~ ~ G
Em7 C G
The First Noel, the angel did say
C G C ~ ~ G
Was to certain poor shepherds, in fields as they lay
G Em7 C G
In fields where they lay, keeping their sheep
C G C ~ ~ G
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
Em7 G C G
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
C G C ~ ~ G Em7
Born is the king of I-is-rael
G Em7 C G
As they looked up and saw a star
C G C ~ ~ G
Shining in the East beyond them far
G Em7 C G
And to the earth it gave great light
C G C ~ ~ G
And so it continued both day and night
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