The Holly and the Ivy

Canadian folksinger Jesse Ferguson performs traditional Christmas carol, "The Holly and the Ivy" (Roud #514). Chords and lyrics below.

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The Holly and the Ivy
(traditional, Roud 514, arrang. J. Ferguson, 2018)

V1.
D G D
The holly and the ivy,
D G A
when they are both full grown,
G D G A
of all the trees that are in the wood
D G D
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 in the choir.

V2.
The holly bears a blossom,
as white as lily flower,
and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
to be our sweet Saviour.

V3.
The holly bears a berry
as red as any blood,
and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
to do poor sinners good.

V4
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.