The holly and the ivy
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When they are full grown,
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Of all the trees in the wood
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The holly bears the crown.
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The rising of the sun
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The running of the deer,
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The playing of the organ
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Sweet singing in the choir.
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The holly wears a blossom
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As white as any flower,
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And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
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To be our Saviour.
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The rising of the sun,
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The running of the deer,
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The playing of the organ,
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Sweet singing in the choir.
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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 sinners good.
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The rising of the sun,
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The running of the deer,
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The playing of the organ,
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Sweet singing in the choir.
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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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The rising of the sun,
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The running of the deer,
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The playing of the organ,
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Sweet singing in the choir.
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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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To redeem us all.
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The rising of the sun,
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The running of the deer,
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The playing of the organ,
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Sweet singing in the choir.
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The holly and the ivy,
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When they are full grown,
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Of all the trees in the wood,
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The holly bears the crown.
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The rising of the sun,
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The running of the deer,
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The playing of the organ,
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Sweet singing in the choir.
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The Holly & The Ivy
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| Loreena McKennitt |
