The Holly And The Ivy

The holly and the ivy



When they are both full grown



Of all the trees that are in the wood



The holly bears the crown



The rising of the sun



And the running of the deer



The playing of the merry organ



Sweet singing in the choir



The holly bears a blossom



As white as a lily flower



And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ



For to be our sweet Savior



The rising of the sun



And the running of the deer



The playing of the merry organ



Sweet singing in the choir



The holly bears a berry



As red as any blood



And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ



For to do us sinners good



The rising of the sun



And the running of the deer



The playing of the merry organ



Sweet singing in the choir



The holly bears a bark



As bitter as any gall



And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ



For to redeem us all



The rising of the sun



The running of the deer



The playing of the merry organ



Sweet singing in the choir



The holly and the ivy



When they are both full grown



Of all the trees that are in the wood



The holly bears the crown



The rising of the sun



And the running of the deer



The playing of the merry organ



Sweet singing in the choir



The rising of the sun



The running of the deer



The playing of the merry organ



Sweet singing in the choir



Sweet singing in the choir



Sweet singing in the choir