the first noel Chords
the first noel by The Raveonettes is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C, Em, F, Am, Dm and C/E. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
(verse 1)
G C Em F C
The first Noel the angel did say
F C G C
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
G C Em F C
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
F C G C
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
C Em F C Am Em F Dm C/E G C
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Is- ra- el.
(verse 2)
G C Em F C
And by the light of that same star,
F C G C
Three wise men came from country far;
G C Em F C
To seek for a King was their intent,
F C G C
And to follow the star wherever it went.
C Em F C Am Em F Dm C/E G C
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Is- ra- el.
(verse 3)
G C Em F C
This star drew nigh to the northwest,
F C G C
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
G C Em F C
And there it did both stop and stay,
F C G C
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
C Em F C Am Em F Dm C/E G C
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Is- ra- el.
(verse 4)
G C Em F C
Then entered in those wise men three,
F C G C
Full rev'rently upon their knee,
G C Em F C
And offered there in His presence
F C G C
Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.
C Em F C Am Em F Dm C/E G C
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Is- ra- el.