The First Snow Fell (The First Noel)

 The First Snow Fell (The First Noel) 

The melody of this carol is the subject of some speculation. The first printing of the tune comes from Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern (1833) by William Sandys. This version of the tune was transcribed from a Cornwall collection (1827) and, indeed, bears some resemblance to other tunes from this region. - UMCDescipleship.org  

 

The first snow fell, on a bright winter's eve 
The abundance of which yielded work's rare reprieve 

Our work, on pause, and our schoolwork too 

For a cold winter's day has much fun stuff to do 

Snow fell, snow fell, snow fell, snow fell 

Playful laughter rings out like a bell 
 
And by the sun's great glorious light 

The icicles twinkle and glisten so bright 

We seek for the best place for us to build 

A snow-castle and some snow friends on a hill 

Snow fell, snow fell, snow fell, snow fell 

Playful laughter rings out like a bell 

  

The sun drew down to the western sky 

Over town and city to yield to the night 

When at that time we seek sustenance 

After chilled romps and icy shenanigans 

Snow fell, snow fell, snow fell, snow fell 

Playful laughter rings out like a bell 

  

When then at night, we had warm cups of tea 

And the cat in our lap while watching tv 

And upon the earth, snow covered in white 

The luminous full moon cast glorious light 

Snow fell, snow fell, snow fell, snow fell 

Playful laughter rings out like a bell 

  

Then let us all go with one accord 

To replenish our hearts with the ones we adore 

For the company of beloved friends 

Will certainly bring about better ends 

Snow fell, snow fell, snow fell, snow fell 

Playful laughter rings out like a bell