The First Nowell - Steeleye Span

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

And by the light of that same star

Three wise men came from country far

To seek for a king was their intent

And to follow the star wheresoever it went

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