The holly and the ivy,
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When they are both full grown,
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Of all the trees that are in the wood,
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The holly wears the crown.
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O the rising of the sun,
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The running of the deer,
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The playing of the merry organ,
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Sweet singing in the choir
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Sweet singing in the choir.
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The holly bears a blossom
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As white as lily flower
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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
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To be our sweet Saviour
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[Chorus]
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The holly bears a berry
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As red as any blood
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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
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To do poor sinners good.
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[Chorus]
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The holly bears a prickle
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As sharp as any thorn
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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
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On Christmas day in the morn
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[Chorus]
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The holly bears a bark
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As bitter as any gall
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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
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For to redeem us all.
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[Chorus]
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The holly and the ivy,
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When they are both full grown,
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Of all the trees that are in the wood,
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The holly wears the crown.
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[Chorus]
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The Holly And The Ivy
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| Vanessa Williams |
