Song Lyrics: The Holly & The Ivy | Christmas Song

1. 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

The rising of the sun.

and the running of the deer

the playing of the merry organ,

Sweet singing in the choir.

2. The holly bears the blossom

as white as lily flower.

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,

to be our sweet Saviour

3. The holly bears the prickle

as sharp as any thorn.

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

on Christmas day in the morn.