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The first Nowell the angel did say
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The first Nowell the angel did say |
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; |
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Words: English Carol, 18th cent.
Music: The First Nowell, English carol, 17th cent.; harm. John Stainer (1841-1901); alt. refrain harm. and desc. Healey Willan (1880-1968)
Meter: Irr. with Refrain
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