Lyrics

The Holly and the Ivy The holly and the ivy When they are both full grown Of all trees that are in the wood The holly bears the crown: O, 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 lily flow'are And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To be our sweet Saviour: Refrain The holly bears a berry As red as any blood And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To do poor sinners good: Refrain The holly bears a prickle As sharp as any thorn And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ On Christmas Day in the morn: Refrain The holly bears a berry As red as any blood And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To do poor sinners good: Refrain The holly bears a bark As bitter as any gall And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ For to redeem us all: Refrain The holly and the ivy When they are both full grown Of all trees that are in the wood The holly bears the crown: Refrain