The holly and the ivy

from 52 Folk Songs: white by Phil Edwards

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O the holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown,
Of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly she bears the crown.

- O the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.

O the holly she bears a blossom as white as any flower,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our sweet saviour

O the holly she bears a berry as red as any blood,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to do poor sinners good.

O the holly she bears a prickle as sharp as any thorn,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas Day in the morn.

- O the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.

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from 52 Folk Songs: white, released December 5, 2011

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