The First Noel, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Away in a Manger (Traditional)

The first noel
The angels 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

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel

O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by

Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight
Are met in thee tonight...
Tonight... tonight...

Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head

The stars in the sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay

Be near me, Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me, I pray

Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care
And take us to heaven
To live with Thee there

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel

Public Domain / Arrangement, Programming and Piano: Michael Strautman / Background Vocals: Tiffany Cothran, Billy Duvall, Jr., Darla Day