Traditional)



The holly and the ivy

When they are both full grown

Of all the trees that are in the wood

The holly bares the crown



CHORUS

Oh the rising of the sun

The running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing in the choir



The holly bares a blossom

As white as any flower

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To be our sweet savior



CHORUS



The holly and the ivy

When they are both full grown

Of all the trees that are in the wood

The holly bares the crown



CHORUS



The holly bears a berry

As red as any blood

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To do poor sinners good



CHORUS

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