The Holly and the Ivy

When they are both full grown

O-of all the trees that are in the wood

The-e holly bears the crown



Oh the rising of the su-un

And the running of the deer

The-e playing of the merry organ

Swee-eet singing in the choir



The holly bears a blossom

As white as lily flower

A-and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To-oo be our sweet Savior



Oh the rising of the su-un

And the running of the deer

The-e playing of the merry organ

Swee-eet singing in the choir



The holly bears a berry

As red as any blood

A-and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To-oo do poor sinners good



Oh the rising of the su-un

And the running of the deer

The-e playing of the merry organ

Swee-eet singing in the choir



The holly bears a prickle

As sharp as any thorn;

A-and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

O-on Christmas day in the morn'



Oh the rising of the su-un

And the running of the deer

The-e playing of the merry organ

Swee-eet singing in the choir



The holly bears a bar-ark

As bitter as any gall

A-and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

For-or to redeem us all



Oh the rising of the su-un

And the running of the deer

The-e playing of the merry organ

Swee-eet singing in the choir...