Standard (EADGBE)
Oh the Holly and the Ivy,
When they were 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 all in the choir.
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(Oh sweet signing all in the choir.)
// End of Chorus //
The holly bears the blossom,
As white as the lily flower,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To be our sweet Saviour.
// Chorus //
The holly bears a berry,
As red as any blood,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To do poor sinners good:
// Chorus //
The holly bears a prickle,
As sharp as any thorn,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
On Christmas day in the morn.
// Chorus //
The holly bears a bark,
As bitter as any gall,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
For to redeem us all:
// Final Chorus //
The rising of the sun,
and the running of the deer,
the playing of the merry organ,
sweet singing all in the choir.
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(Oh sweet signing all in the choir.)