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 Refrain: Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir The holly bears a blossom as white as lily flower And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our sweet savior Refrain The holly bears a berry as red as any blood And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to do poor sinners good Refrain The holly bears a prickle as sharp as any thorn And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas Day in the morn Refrain The holly bears a bark as bitter as any gall And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ for to redeem us all Refrain
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