(Traditional) Arranged by Emory Gordy, Jr

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,