The Holly And The Ivy Lyrics
The Holly And The Ivy - Norwich Cathedral Choir
Ohh 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
O the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing all in the choir
Oh the holly bears a berry
On Mary as red as any blood
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To do poor sinners good
Oh the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing all in the choir
The holly bears a blossom
As white as lily flower
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To be our sweet Saviour
Oh the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing all in the choir
The holly bears a bark
As bitter as any gall
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
For to redeem us all
Oh the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing all in the choir
Oh the holly and the ivy
But now are full grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood
The holly bears the crown
Oh the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing all in the choir
Oh the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing all in the choir