Lyrics:

The holly and the ivy,When they are both full grown,Of all the trees that are in the wood,The holly wears the crown.[Chorus:]O the rising of the sun,The running of the deer,The playing of the merry organ,Sweet singing in the choirSweet singing in the choir.The holly bears a blossomAs white as lily flowerAnd Mary bore sweet Jesus ChristTo be our sweet Saviour[Chorus]The holly bears a berryAs red as any bloodAnd Mary bore sweet Jesus ChristTo do poor sinners good.[The Holly and the Ivy lyrics on http://www.elyricsworld.com][Chorus]The holly bears a prickleAs sharp as any thornAnd Mary bore sweet Jesus ChristOn Christmas day in the morn[Chorus]The holly bears a barkAs bitter as any gallAnd Mary bore sweet Jesus ChristFor to redeem us all.[Chorus]The holly and the ivy,When they are both full grown,Of all the trees that are in the wood,The holly wears the crown.[Chorus]