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1. The first Noel the angels did say
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Was to certain poor
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Shepherds in fields as they lay:
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In fields where they
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Lay keeping their sheep
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On a cold winter's night
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that was so deep.
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Noel Noel, Noel Noel
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Born is the King of Israel.
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2. They looked up and saw a star
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Shining in the east beyond them far:
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And to the earth it gave great light
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And so it continued both day and night
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Noel Noel, Noel Noel
F C G C
Born is the King of Israel.
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3. And by the light of that same star
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Three wise men came
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from the country far;
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To seek for a King was their intent,
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And to follow the star wherever it went.
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Noel Noel, Noel Noel
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Born is the King of Israel.