The Holly and the Ivy (song)

Lyrics

 * 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


 * (Chorus)
 * 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'r
 * And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
 * To be our sweet Savior


 * Chorus


 * The holly bears a berry
 * As red as any blood
 * And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
 * To do poor sinners good


 * Chorus